Ischemic brain infarcts, white matter hyperintensities, and cognitive impairment are increased in patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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Philipp Krisai · University Hospital of Basel

Stefanie Aeschbacher · University Hospital of Basel

Michael Coslovsky · University Hospital of Basel

Nikki Rommers · University Hospital of Basel

Tobias Reichlin · University of Bern

Andreas S. Müller · Triemli Hospital

Jürg H. Beer

Abstract

The prevalence of ischemic brain infarcts and WMH is higher in patients with AF than without AF despite comparable comorbidities. AF is associated with lower cognitive function, primarily through a direct effect rather than mediated by brain lesions.

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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

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Published in: Communications Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 120-120

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-026-01389-w

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Ischemic brain infarcts, white matter hyperintensities, and cognitive impairment are increased in patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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