Dhinsa Yonas Bula
Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, United States
Publications
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Review Article
Cognitive Impairment in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Literature Review
Author(s): Dhinsa Yonas Bula*
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) has become one of the most significant health problems worldwide, warranting urgent answers to currently pending questions on the effects of AF on brain function. Recent evidence has emerged to show an association between AF and an increased risk of developing dementia and worsening of stroke outcomes. In the last two decades several reports have shown an association between AF and cognitive function, ranging from impairment to dementia. Purpose: To present data on cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation patients. Materials and methods: The study material consisted of reviewed articles on the topic found on the globally accepted electronic databases, PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, regarding cognitive decline in atrial fibrillation patients. The study material consisted o.. Read More»