Atrial fibrillation as a contributor to the mortality in patients with dementia: A nationwide cohort study

BackgroundKnowledge of the risk of death in patients with dementia is essential for planning preventive strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of atrial fibrillation (AF) on death risks and other factors associated with death in patients with dementia and AF.MethodsWe conducted a nation...

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Main Authors: Yun-Yu Chen, Yenn-Jiang Lin, Yu-Cheng Hsieh, Kuo-Liong Chien, Ching-Heng Lin, Fa-Po Chung, Shih-Ann Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1082795/full