Is it time for Heart-Brain clinics? A clinical survey and proposition to improve current care for cognitive problems in heart failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent among patients with heart failure (HF). International guidelines on the management of HF recommend screening for cognitive impairment and tailored care for patients with cognitive impairment. However, practical guidance is lacking. In this study, we explore cardiologists' perspective on screening and care for cognitive impairment in patients with HF. We give an example of a multidisciplinary Heart-Brain care pathway that facilitates screening for cognitive impairment in patients with HF.

Methods

We distributed an online survey to cardiologists from the Dutch working groups on Geriatric Cardiology and Heart Failure. It covered questions about current clinical practice, impact of cognitive impairment on clinical decision-maki

SUBMITTER: Nijskens CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785189 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature