Journal Club- Heart attack survivors may be at greater risk of mental decline - Video

Published On 2022-04-09T16:30:31+05:30 | Updated On 9 April 2022 4:30 PM IST

Overview

According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session, about 1 in 3 heart attack survivors showed significant mental decline in the days and months following their heart attack. The findings suggest that increased attention to monitoring cognitive functioning after a heart attack is needed.

The study assessed the mental functioning of 220 patients hospitalized for a heart attack. Patients underwent two cognitive assessments a few days after their heart attack, and then, repeated the tests six months later. The two tests were the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Clock Drawing Test, which assess a person's thinking, memory and ability to perform basic tasks and are commonly used to identify signs of dementia.

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BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

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