Three Common Cardiovascular Diseases Linked To Increased Risk Of Cognitive Impairment & Dementia

Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease in adults raise the risk of cognitive impairment and subsequent dementia. Identifying and treating vascular risk factors as early as possible, and adopting a healthy lifestyle, may help older adults preserve normal cognitive function and reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. These three cardiovascular conditions share common risk factors linked to a higher risk of developing dementia. The shared risk factors include high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, smoking, vascular disease, sleep-disordered breathing, and advanced age. These risk factors often reduce blood flow and increase . . .