Dementia Risk Higher in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Carotid Artery Disease

New research from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City states that atrial fibrillation patients who are diagnosed with carotid artery disease face higher risks of developing dementia.

Dementia Risk
Higher in patients with atrial fibrillation and carotid artery disease
Both conditions share common risk factors
Addressing both diseases early reduces risk of developing dementia

Dementia Risk Higher in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Carotid Artery Disease

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