Brain functional alteration and cognitive performance in cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review of fMRI studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a useful tool to evaluate brain inefficiencies secondary to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); nevertheless, limited fMRI studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of CVDs on brain functional changes and cognitive function. This systematic review aims to explore, synthesise, and report fMRI outcomes (resting state and task-based) and cognitive performance in patients with CVDs.

Methods

Two reviewers independently searched published literature until April 2024 on ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov adhering to the PRISMA protocol. A total of 26 eligible studies were considered for full-text screening, of which 10 were included in this review. The methodological quality was assessed b

SUBMITTER: Humayra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11518827 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature