Factors influencing cognitive function in patients with atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional clinical study

Autor: Nanqing Xiong, Jun Shen, Bangwei Wu, Pingping Yan, Haiming Shi, Jian Li, Xinping Luo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 47 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0300-0605
1473-2300
03000605
DOI: 10.1177/0300060519882556
Popis: Background The factors that influence cognitive function in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remain unclear. Methods This study involved an AF group and control group (normal sinus rhythm) of 150 patients each. Cognitive function was assessed with the adjusted Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSEadj) score and Memory and Executive Screening (MES) score. The relationship between cognitive function and the CHA 2 DS 2 VASc score was analyzed. Subgroup analysis was performed according to stroke history. Clinical factors affecting the MMSE score were screened by logistic regression analysis. Results Baseline data were similar between the two groups. The MMSEadj and MES scores were significantly lower in the AF than control group; the mean MMSEadj score in the AF non-stroke subgroup and control non-stroke subgroup was 26.2 ± 2.7 and 27.9 ± 2.0, respectively. In non-stroke patients with AF, the MMSEadj and MES scores were negatively correlated with the CHA 2 DS 2 VASc score. Factors significantly influencing the MMSE score in these patients were age, education, smoking history, NT-proB-type natriuretic peptide, hemoglobin, and anticoagulation. Conclusion AF is associated with cognitive dysfunction regardless of stroke history. High CHA 2 DS 2 VASc scores are associated with impaired cognitive function. Factors influencing cognitive function in non-stroke patients with AF are age, education, smoking history, NT-proB-type natriuretic peptide, hemoglobin, and anticoagulation.
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