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Liu YT, Yang YT, Tang CX, Ma JQ, Kong X, Li JH, Li YM, Liu SY, Zhou CS, Wang YF, Zhang LJ. Aberrant cortical morphology patterns are associated with cognitive impairment in patients with chronic heart failure. Eur J Neurosci 2024. [PMID: 38711292 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.16382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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A mounting body of evidences suggests that patients with chronic heart failure (HF) frequently experience cognitive impairments, but the neuroanatomical mechanism underlying these impairments remains elusive. In this retrospective study, 49 chronic HF patients and 49 healthy controls (HCs) underwent brain structural MRI scans and cognitive assessments. Cortical morphology index (cortical thickness, complexity, sulcal depth and gyrification) were evaluated. Correlations between cortical morphology and cognitive scores and clinical variables were explored. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify risk factors for predicting 3-year major adverse cardiovascular events. Compared with HCs, patients with chronic HF exhibited decreased cognitive scores (p < .001) and decreased cortical thickness, sulcal depth and gyrification in brain regions involved cognition, sensorimotor, autonomic nervous system (family-wise error correction, all p values <.05). Notably, HF duration and New York Heart Association (NYHA) demonstrated negative correlations with abnormal cortex morphology, particularly HF duration and thickness in left precentral gyrus (r = -.387, p = .006). Cortical morphology characteristics exhibited positive associations with global cognition, particularly cortical thickness in left pars opercularis (r = .476, p < .001). NYHA class is an independent risk factor for adverse outcome (p = .001). The observed correlation between abnormal cortical morphology and global cognition suggested that cortical morphology may serve as a promising imaging biomarker and provide insights into neuroanatomical underpinnings of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic HF.
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- Yu Ting Liu
- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Nijskens CM, Thomas EG, Rhodius‐Meester HFM, Daemen MJAP, Biessels GJ, Handoko ML, Muller M. Is it time for Heart-Brain clinics? A clinical survey and proposition to improve current care for cognitive problems in heart failure. Clin Cardiol 2024; 47:e24200. [PMID: 38183320 PMCID: PMC10785189 DOI: 10.1002/clc.24200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024] Open
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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-making, and their knowledge and skills to recognize cognitive impairment. RESULTS Thirty-six out of 55 invited cardiologists responded. Only 3% performed structured cognitive screening, while 83% stated that not enough attention is paid to cognitive impairment. More than half of the cardiologists desired more training in recognizing cognitive impairment and three-quarters indicated that knowing about cognitive impairment would change their treatment plan. Eighty percent agreed that systematic cognitive screening would benefit their patients and 74% wished to implement a Heart-Brain clinic. Time and expertise were addressed as the major barriers to screening for cognitive impairment. CONCLUSION Although cardiologists are aware of the clinical relevance of screening for cognitive impairment in cardiology patients, such clinical conduct is not yet commonly practiced due to lack of time and expertise. The Heart-Brain care pathway could facilitate this screening, thus improving personalized care in cardiology.
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- Charlotte M. Nijskens
- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics SectionAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics SectionAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics SectionAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Alzheimer Center AmsterdamAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of Geriatric MedicineOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
- Amsterdam NeuroscienceAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of PathologyAmsterdam UMC Location University of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular SciencesAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, UMC Utrecht Brain CenterUniversity Medical CenterUtrechtThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Cardiovascular SciencesAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Department of CardiologyAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics SectionAmsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public HealthAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
- Amsterdam Cardiovascular SciencesAmsterdam UMCAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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Park MS, Kim EJ. A Correlative Relationship Between Heart Failure and Cognitive Impairment: A Narrative Review. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e334. [PMID: 37821090 PMCID: PMC10562184 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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 quality of life, increased morbidity and mortality, and higher healthcare costs. Additionally, MCI can disrupt self-care behaviors, adherence to medication, and decision-making abilities, all of which are crucial for effectively managing HF. However, there is currently no gold standard diagnostic tool and follow-up strategy for MCI in HF patients. There is limited knowledge on the prevention and treatment of MCI. In conclusion, MCI is a common and clinically important complication of HF. Considering the substantial influence of MCI on patient outcomes, it is imperative for healthcare providers to be cognizant of this issue and integrate cognitive screening and management strategies into the care of HF patients.
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- Myung Soo Park
- Department of Medicine, Korea University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Traub J, Schließer M, Morbach C, Frantz S, Pham M, Störk S, Stoll G, Frey A, Neugebauer H. Internal carotid artery blood flow and pulsatility index in cognitively impaired people with chronic heart failure. ESC Heart Fail 2023; 10:3203-3208. [PMID: 37401264 PMCID: PMC10567624 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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AIMS Mild cognitive impairment and dementia are common and serious co-morbidities in people with chronic heart failure (HF) as they increase hospitalization rates, mortality and health care costs. Upon other factors, dysregulated cerebral perfusion might contribute to brain pathology. We aimed to evaluate the association of non-invasively measured blood flow (BF) and pulsatility index (PI) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) with (i) chronic HF parameters, (ii) brain morphologic measures and (iii) cognitive impairment. METHODS AND RESULTS This post-hoc analysis of the observational, prospective Cognition.Matters-HF study included 107 chronic HF patients without atrial fibrillation or carotid artery stenosis (aged 63 ± 10 years; 19% women). Using extracranial sonography, we measured ICA-BF and ICA-PI 1.5 cm distal of the carotid bifurcation. Brain magnetic resonance imaging was performed on a 3-Tesla scanner to quantify cerebral atrophy, hippocampal atrophy and white matter hyperintensities. Extensive neuropsychological testing tested the cognitive domains intensity of attention, visual/verbal memory and executive function (including its subdomains selectivity of attention, visual/verbal fluency and working memory) using a comprehensive test battery. (i) Neither ICA-BF (median 630 (quartiles 570, 700) mL/min) nor ICA-PI (1.05 (0.96. 1.23)) related to left ventricular ejection fraction, left atrial volume index or NT-proBNP. (ii) Higher ICA-PI (r = 0.25; P = 0.011), but not ICA-BF (r = 0.08; P = 0.409), associated with increased volume of white matter hyperintensities beyond ageing, while neither ICA-PI nor ICA-BF related to cerebral or hippocampal atrophy indices. (iii) ICA-BF, but not ICA-PI, positively correlated with age-adjusted T-scores of executive function (r = 0.38; P < 0.001) and its subdomains working memory (r = 0.32; P < 0.001) and visual/verbal fluency (r = 0.32; P < 0.001). In a multivariate linear model of executive function, only ICA-BF (T = 3.79; P < 0.001), but not HF or magnetic resonance imaging parameters, remained a significant correlate of executive function. CONCLUSIONS ICA-BF and ICA-PI, measured in broadly available extracranial sonography, independently related to measures of functional and structural brain changes in people with chronic HF, respectively. Due to limitations of this cross-sectional approach without a healthy control group, larger controlled longitudinal studies are needed to further elucidate the role of ICA-BF dysregulation and its implication for clinical care in this vulnerable cohort.
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- Jan Traub
- Department of Internal Medicine IUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical ResearchUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Department of NeuroradiologyUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Department of NeurologyUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine IUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
- Comprehensive Heart Failure CenterUniversity Hospital WürzburgWürzburgGermany
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Ni RSS, Mohamed Raffi HQ, Dong Y. The pathophysiology of cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure: a systematic review. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1181979. [PMID: 37288268 PMCID: PMC10242665 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Heart Failure and Cognitive Impairment are both on the rise and shown to be interlinked. Despite existing reviews delineating a relationship between heart failure and cognitive impairment, the underlying pathophysiology is not researched in great depth. Current literature proposed varying pathophysiological mechanisms and focused heavily on the prevalence of cognitive impairment and treatment interventions such as cardiac rehabilitation. In view of the limitations of previous reviews, this systematic review summarized the best existing evidence concerning different pathophysiological mechanisms behind cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure. Methods Eight electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library and EMBASE etc., two grey literatures (ProQuest Theses and Dissertations and Mednar) and hand-searching of references were performed using specific criteria regarding population, exposures and outcomes, before duplicate removal and screening using Endnote and Rayyan respectively. JBI critical appraisal tools for non-randomized studies were used for appraisal. Data extraction was performed using two modified forms from JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. Results Narrative synthesis was performed to summarize the data from 32 studies. There were three main themes-cognitive impairment due to changes in the brain: brain atrophy, alterations in grey matter and white matter, cerebral alterations, pathway or axis changes, neuroinflammation and hippocampal gene changes; cognitive impairment due to changes in the heart or systemic circulation: inflammation, oxidative stress and changes in serum biomarkers or proteins and the riser rhythm; cognitive impairment due to changes in both the brain and the heart, with seven studies obtaining negative results. There are some limitations such as having non-human studies and large numbers of cross-sectional studies etc. Discussion Considering the findings, future research should examine the bi-directional relationship between the brain and the heart as most of the existing research is about the effect of the heart on the brain. By understanding the different pathophysiological mechanisms, the management and prognosis of heart failure patients will be ameliorated. Interventions that slow down or even reverse cognitive impairment can be explored so that these two common issues will not add to the already aggravating disease burden. Systematic Review Registration This review is registered under PROSPERO. Identifier: CRD42022381359.
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Jensen M, Zeller T, Twerenbold R, Thomalla G. Circulating cardiac biomarkers, structural brain changes, and dementia: Emerging insights and perspectives. Alzheimers Dement 2023; 19:1529-1548. [PMID: 36735636 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
Diseases of the heart and brain are strongly linked to each other, and cardiac dysfunction is associated with cognitive decline and dementia. This link between cardiovascular disease and dementia offers opportunities for dementia prevention through prevention and treatment of cardiovascular risk factors and heart disease. Increasing evidence suggests the clinical utility of cardiac biomarkers as risk markers for structural brain changes and cognitive impairment. We propose the hypothesis that structural brain changes are the link between impaired cardiac function, as captured by blood-based cardiac biomarkers, and cognitive impairment. This review provides an overview of the literature and illustrates emerging insights into the association of markers of hemodynamic stress (natriuretic peptides) and markers of myocardial injury (cardiac troponins) with imaging findings of brain damage and cognitive impairment or dementia. Based on these findings, we discuss potential pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the association of cardiac biomarkers with structural brain changes and dementia. We suggest testable hypotheses and a research plan to close the gaps in understanding the mechanisms linking vascular damage and neurodegeneration, and to pave the way for targeted effective interventions for dementia prevention. From a clinical perspective, cardiac biomarkers open the window for early identification of patients at risk of dementia, who represent a target population for preventive interventions targeting modifiable cardiovascular risk factors to avert cognitive decline and dementia.
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- Märit Jensen
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK e.V.), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK e.V.), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany.,University Center of Cardiovascular Science, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Clinic for Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK e.V.), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany.,University Center of Cardiovascular Science, University Heart and Vascular Center Hamburg, Clinic for Cardiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK e.V.), Partner Site Hamburg/Kiel/Lübeck, Hamburg, Germany
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Traub J, Frey A, Störk S. Chronic Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Decline in Patients with Cardiac Disease: Evidence, Relevance, and Therapeutic Implications. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020329. [PMID: 36836686 PMCID: PMC9962280 DOI: 10.3390/life13020329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Acute and chronic cardiac disorders predispose to alterations in cognitive performance, ranging from mild cognitive impairment to overt dementia. Although this association is well-established, the factors inducing and accelerating cognitive decline beyond ageing and the intricate causal pathways and multilateral interdependencies involved remain poorly understood. Dysregulated and persistent inflammatory processes have been implicated as potentially causal mediators of the adverse consequences on brain function in patients with cardiac disease. Recent advances in positron emission tomography disclosed an enhanced level of neuroinflammation of cortical and subcortical brain regions as an important correlate of altered cognition in these patients. In preclinical and clinical investigations, the thereby involved domains and cell types of the brain are gradually better characterized. Microglia, resident myeloid cells of the central nervous system, appear to be of particular importance, as they are extremely sensitive to even subtle pathological alterations affecting their complex interplay with neighboring astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, infiltrating myeloid cells, and lymphocytes. Here, we review the current evidence linking cognitive impairment and chronic neuroinflammation in patients with various selected cardiac disorders including the aspect of chronic neuroinflammation as a potentially druggable target.
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- Jan Traub
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +4993120139216
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Clinical Research & Epidemiology, Comprehensive Heart Failure Center, University and University Hospital Würzburg, 97078 Würzburg, Germany
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Wu Y, Chen L, Zhong F, Zhou K, Lu C, Cheng X, Wang S. Cognitive impairment in patients with heart failure: molecular mechanism and therapy. Heart Fail Rev 2023:10.1007/s10741-022-10289-9. [PMID: 36593370 DOI: 10.1007/s10741-022-10289-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Heart failure (HF) is associated with multiple organ dysfunction and many comorbidities. Its incidence is high among the elderly and is a major health burden worldwide. Cognitive impairment (CI) is highly prevalent in older patients with HF, which is an abnormality in one or more of the items of cognition, attention, memory, language, psychomotor function, and visual spatial acuity. Studies have shown that the incidence of CI in HF patients is between 13 and 54%, and patients with both conditions have poor self-care ability and prognosis, as well as increased mortality rates. However, the mechanisms of CI development in HF patients are still unclear. In this review, we describe the epidemiology and risk factors as well as measures of improving CI in HF patients. We update the latest pathophysiological mechanisms related to the neurocognitive changes in HF patients, expounding on the mechanisms associated with the development of CI in HF patients.
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- Yanan Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Vanherle L, Lidington D, Uhl FE, Steiner S, Vassallo S, Skoug C, Duarte JM, Ramu S, Uller L, Desjardins JF, Connelly KA, Bolz SS, Meissner A. Restoring myocardial infarction-induced long-term memory impairment by targeting the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator. EBioMedicine 2022; 86:104384. [PMID: 36462404 PMCID: PMC9718964 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cognitive impairment is a serious comorbidity in heart failure patients, but effective therapies are lacking. We investigated the mechanisms that alter hippocampal neurons following myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS MI was induced in male C57Bl/6 mice by left anterior descending coronary artery ligation. We utilised standard procedures to measure cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) protein levels, inflammatory mediator expression, neuronal structure, and hippocampal memory. Using in vitro and in vivo approaches, we assessed the role of neuroinflammation in hippocampal neuron degradation and the therapeutic potential of CFTR correction as an intervention. FINDINGS Hippocampal dendrite length and spine density are reduced after MI, effects that associate with decreased neuronal CFTR expression and concomitant microglia activation and inflammatory cytokine expression. Conditioned medium from lipopolysaccharide-stimulated microglia (LCM) reduces neuronal cell CFTR protein expression and the mRNA expression of the synaptic regulator post-synaptic density protein 95 (PSD-95) in vitro. Blocking CFTR activity also down-regulates PSD-95 in neurons, indicating a relationship between CFTR expression and neuronal health. Pharmacologically correcting CFTR expression in vitro rescues the LCM-mediated down-regulation of PSD-95. In vivo, pharmacologically increasing hippocampal neuron CFTR expression improves MI-associated alterations in neuronal arborisation, spine density, and memory function, with a wide therapeutic time window. INTERPRETATION Our results indicate that CFTR therapeutics improve inflammation-induced alterations in hippocampal neuronal structure and attenuate memory dysfunction following MI. FUNDING Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation [F 2015/2112]; Swedish Research Council [VR; 2017-01243]; the German Research Foundation [DFG; ME 4667/2-1]; Hjärnfonden [FO2021-0112]; The Crafoord Foundation; Åke Wibergs Stiftelse [M19-0380], NMMP 2021 [V2021-2102]; the Albert Påhlsson Research Foundation; STINT [MG19-8469], Lund University; Canadian Institutes of Health Research [PJT-153269] and a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Mid-Career Investigator Award.
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- Lotte Vanherle
- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden,Department of Physiology, Institute of Theoretical Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany,German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Bonn, Germany,Corresponding author. Klinikgatan 32, Lund SE-22184, Sweden.
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Niu Q, Liu W, Wang F, Dong Y. Prevalence and factors associated with cognitive impairment in Chinese heart failure patients: A pilot study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:978432. [PMID: 36211559 PMCID: PMC9537606 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.978432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe prevalence of Cognitive impairment (CI) is high in patients with heart failure (HF). It leads to poor prognosis, such as self-care, hospital readmission and increased mortality. However, such information among Chinese population is unclear.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of CI in Chinese patients with HF, and explore its correlation with biomarkers and clinical factors to better manage HF patients with CI.MethodsThis study is a cross-sectional study of 200 hospitalized HF patients in China. The cognitive function of HF patients was assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).ResultsThe majority are male (62.5%, n = 125), have primary school and below level of education (57.5%, n = 115), NYHA III and above (62%, n = 124). They have an average MoCA score of 15.10 ± 8.18, MMSE score of 19.55 ± 8.23. Age, NYHA class, and atrial fibrillation were independently associated with CI (p < 0.05). There was a significant association between CI and the 4th quartile of TNT (p = 0.013), and the 3rd and 4th quartile of NT-proBNP (p = 0.015, p = 0.038).ConclusionsThe prevalence of undiagnosed CI in Chinese HF patients is high (81%). HF patients with high levels of TNT or NT-proBNP or both values may be at risk of developing CI. Therefore, we suggest that HF patients with older age, atrial fibrillation, NYHA class II and III, as well as elevated TNT or NT-proBNP or both values to be followed up with a formal evaluation for CI. Nurses need to provide targeted health education program for cognitively impaired HF population to improve their self-care ability and nursing outcome.
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- Qi Niu
- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
- *Correspondence: WeiHua Liu
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- YanHong Dong
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Niu Q, Liu W, Wang F, Tian L, Dong Y. The Utility of Cognitive Screening in Asian Patients With Heart Failure: A Systematic Review. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:930121. [PMID: 35911251 PMCID: PMC9329604 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.930121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of undiagnosed cognitive impairment in patients with heart failure is alarmingly high in Asia. There is still no consensus on cognitive screening tools to detect cognitive impairment in the Asian heart failure population. The clinical implications based on our systematic review may help to improve cognitive screening practice for patients with heart failure in Asia. Methods This review is registered in the PROSPERO (CRD42021264288). Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, we searched PubMed, Embase, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, the Web of Science, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data in English and Chinese literatures concerning heart failure and cognitive impairment. Results The search yielded 21 eligible studies. Only in five studies, cognitive brief tests, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Mini-Cog, were used as cognitive screening tools for Asian patients with heart failure. In the rest 16 studies, brief cognitive tests were used as screening tools for global cognition. Only one study validated screening tests against a gold standard formal neuropsychological assessment test battery. Among these studies, patients with heart failure tended to perform worse than patients without heart failure. The presence of cognitive impairment in patients with heart failure is associated with poorer self-care, quality of life, and hospital readmission. Conclusion Brief cognitive tests have been used in Asian patients with heart failure and these tests are frequently used as a measure of global cognitive function for cognitive screening. However, validating brief cognitive tests against a gold standard formal neuropsychological assessment in Asian patients with heart failure is lacking. Future studies need to address methodological issues to validate cognitive screening measures in a larger population of Asian patients with heart failure.Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/.
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- Qi Niu
- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Yap NLX, Kor Q, Teo YN, Teo YH, Syn NL, Mance Evangelista LK, Tan BY, Lin W, Yeo LL, Kong WK, Chong YF, Wong RC, Poh KK, Yeo TC, Sharma VK, Chai P, Chan MY, Goh FQ, Sia CH. Prevalence and Incidence of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Heart Failure - A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. Hellenic J Cardiol 2022; 67:48-58. [PMID: 35839985 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjc.2022.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The burden of cognitive impairment in HF patients is significant and leads to longer hospital stay, higher readmission rates, and increased mortality. This review seeks to synthesize the available studies to determine the prevalence and incidence of cognitive impairment and dementia in HF patients. METHODS PubMed, Embase, PsychoINFO and Cochrane databases were systematically searched from their inception through to 3 May 2021. Study and population characteristics, total patients with HF, prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia in HF patients and cognitive assessment tool were abstracted by two reviewers. RESULTS In heart failure patients, overall prevalence for cognitive impairment and dementia was 41.42% (CI) and 19.79% (dementia) respectively. We performed a meta-regression analysis which demonstrated that the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia increased with age. DISCUSSION Further research should investigate whether HF accelerates the rate of cognitive decline and the progression of dementia.
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- Nicole Li Xian Yap
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Rd, Singapore 119074
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228
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- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 10, Singapore 119228; Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore 119228.
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Jiang Y, Wang L, Lu Z, Chen S, Teng Y, Li T, Li Y, Xie Y, Zhao M. Brain Imaging Changes and Related Risk Factors of Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Heart Failure. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:838680. [PMID: 35155623 PMCID: PMC8826966 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.838680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims To explore the imaging changes and related risk factors of heart failure (HF) patients with cognitive impairment (CI). Methods A literature search was systematically carried out in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library. In this systematic review, important relevant information was extracted according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The methodological quality was assessed by three scales according to the different study types. Results Finally, 66 studies were included, involving 33,579 patients. In the imaging changes, the severity of medial temporal lobe atrophy (MTA) and the decrease of gray Matter (GM) volume were closely related to the cognitive decline. The reduction of cerebral blood flow (CBF) may be correlated with CI. However, the change of white matter (WM) volume was possibly independent of CI in HF patients. Specific risk factors were analyzed, and the data indicated that the increased levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)/N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), and the comorbidities of HF, including atrial fibrillation (AF), diabetes mellitus (DM) and anemia were definitely correlated with CI in patients with HF, respectively. Certain studies had also obtained independent correlation results. Body mass index (BMI), depression and sleep disorder exhibited a tendency to be associated with CI. Low ejection fraction (EF) value (<30%) was inclined to be associated with the decline in cognitive function. However, no significant differences were noted between heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in cognitive scores. Conclusion BNP/NT-proBNP and the comorbidities of HF including AF, DM and anemia were inextricably correlated with CI in patients with HF, respectively. These parameters were independent factors. The severity of MTA, GM volume, BMI index, depression, sleep disorder, and low EF value (<30%) have a disposition to associated with CI. The reduction in the CBF volume may be related to CI, whereas the WM volume may not be associated with CI in HF patients. The present systematic review provides an important basis for the prevention and treatment of CI following HF.
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- Yangyang Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Encephalopathy, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chinese Internal Medicine of Ministry of Education and Beijing, Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Yang M, Sun D, Wang Y, Yan M, Zheng J, Ren J. Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure: Landscape, Challenges, and Future Directions. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:831734. [PMID: 35198608 PMCID: PMC8858826 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.831734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Heart failure (HF) is a major global healthcare problem accounting for substantial deterioration of prognosis. As a complex clinical syndrome, HF often coexists with multi-comorbidities of which cognitive impairment (CI) is particularly important. CI is increasing in prevalence among patients with HF and is present in around 40%, even up to 60%, of elderly patients with HF. As a potent and independent prognostic factor, CI significantly increases the hospitalization and mortality and decreases quality of life in patients with HF. There has been a growing awareness of the complex bidirectional interaction between HF and CI as it shares a number of common pathophysiological pathways including reduced cerebral blood flow, inflammation, and neurohumoral activations. Research that focus on the precise mechanism for CI in HF is still ever insufficient. As the tremendous adverse consequences of CI in HF, effective early diagnosis of CI in HF and interventions for these patients may halt disease progression and improve prognosis. The current clinical guidelines in HF have begun to emphasize the importance of CI. However, nearly half of CI in HF is underdiagnosed, and few recommendations are available to guide clinicians about how to approach CI in patients with HF. This review aims to synthesize knowledge about the link between HF and cognitive dysfunction, issues pertaining to screening, diagnosis and management of CI in patients with HF, and emerging therapies for prevention. Based on data from current studies, critical gaps in knowledge of CI in HF are identified, and future research directions to guide the field forward are proposed.
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- Mengxi Yang
- Heart Failure Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Heart Failure Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Heart Failure Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Heart Failure Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Heart Failure Center, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Cardiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
- Vascular Health Research Center of Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jingyi Ren
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Effect of atrial fibrillation on cognitive function in heart failure patients. J Geriatr Cardiol 2021; 18:585-590. [PMID: 34404994 PMCID: PMC8352770 DOI: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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