Atrial fibrillation independently increases dementia risk by 21% in adults under the age of 70, new research indicates.

Atrial fibrillation diagnosed before age 70 years was associated with a 21% increased risk for dementia and a 36% increased ...

Atrial fibrillation (afib) before age 70 was tied to a 21 percent higher chance of cognitive impairment, a recent study found ...

Additionally, longitudinal studies that assess the impact of early intervention for [atrial fibrillation], including rhythm control and management of cardiovascular risk factors, are needed to ...

A new report from the Heart Research Institute (HRI), reveals screening for both hypertension and an irregular heart beat in regular medical checks ...

For patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity, lifestyle modification plus antiarrhythmic drug therapy conferred various ...

Research finds adults under 70 with atrial fibrillation have 21% higher dementia risk, with onset cases showing a dramatic 36% increase in cognitive decline.

If this happens often, it could mean that you may have Atrial Fibrillation or Afib ... to prevent clotting (anticoagulants) and control heart rhythm, most people with Afib can live normal lives.