A Correlative Relationship Between Heart Failure and Cognitive Impairment: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While the cardinal manifestations of HF are related to the cardiovascular system, it has become progressively evident that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is also a significant complication of the disease. In fact, a significant number of patients with HF may experience MCI, which can manifest as deficits in attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. The mechanisms responsible for cognitive dysfunction in HF are intricate and multifactorial. Possible factors contributing to this condition include decreased cerebral blood flow, thrombogenicity associated with HF, systemic inflammatory conditions, and proteotoxicity. MCI in HF has significant clinical implications, as it is linked to poorer qu

SUBMITTER: Park MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10562184 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature