Atrial fibrillation as a contributor to the mortality in patients with dementia: A nationwide cohort study
Journal
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Journal Volume
10
Date Issued
2023
Author(s)
Chen, Yun-Yu
Lin, Yenn-Jiang
Hsieh, Yu-Cheng
Lin, Ching-Heng
Chung, Fa-Po
Chen, Shih-Ann
Abstract
Knowledge of the risk of death in patients with dementia is essential for planning preventive strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of atrial fibrillation (AF) on death risks and other factors associated with death in patients with dementia and AF.
Subjects
atrial fibrillation; cohort; dementia; mortality; risk factor
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Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Type
journal article