Atrial Fibrillation: Major Risk for Cognitive Decline
Atrial Fibrillation: Major Risk for Cognitive Decline
A systematic electronic literature search was conducted using Medline for studies published from January 1, 2004, to July 1, 2014, including the search phrases: atrial fibrillation, cognitive impairment, and cognitive decline. Articles not in the English language were excluded. Hand-selected references from articles were also reviewed. Studies were categorized into 3 categories based on topic: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment (Figure 1). Further review of epidemiologic studies was restricted to systematic reviews and meta-analyses. No extramural funding was used to support this work. The authors are solely responsible for the design and conduct of this review.
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Figure 1.
QUOROM diagram.
Methods
A systematic electronic literature search was conducted using Medline for studies published from January 1, 2004, to July 1, 2014, including the search phrases: atrial fibrillation, cognitive impairment, and cognitive decline. Articles not in the English language were excluded. Hand-selected references from articles were also reviewed. Studies were categorized into 3 categories based on topic: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment (Figure 1). Further review of epidemiologic studies was restricted to systematic reviews and meta-analyses. No extramural funding was used to support this work. The authors are solely responsible for the design and conduct of this review.
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Figure 1.
QUOROM diagram.
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