Background Cognitive impairment and dementia are highly prevalent among stroke
survivors and represent a major burden for patients, carers, and health-care systems. We …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia in
patients with stroke history. However, the association between AF and cognitive impairment …

Atrial fibrillation is associated with neurocognitive comorbidities such as stroke and
dementia. Evidence suggests that rhythm control—especially if implemented early—may …

Background In older patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), cognitive impairment and frailty are
prevalent. It is unknown whether the risk and benefit of anticoagulation differ by cognitive …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has a recognized association with not only stroke, but also
neurocognitive impairment and both vascular and Alzheimer's dementia. Effective …

Background Accumulating evidence has demonstrated an association between clinical atrial
fibrillation (AF) and cognitive impairment. This study aimed to further clarify the impact of AF …

Background Growing evidence suggests that atrial fibrillation (AF) is an independent risk
factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, even in the absence of thromboembolic events …

There is increasing evidence to suggest that atrial fibrillation is associated with a heightened
risk of dementia. The mechanism of interaction is unclear. Atrial fibrillation-induced cerebral …

Background: Posterior circulation stroke is characterized by poor prognosis because its
optimal thrombolysis “time window” is always missed. After mechanical thrombectomy (MT) …

Background and Aims The relationship between postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and
25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] concentration as well as vitamin D supplementation has …