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Cognition in Chronic Heart Failure: Advancing Knowledge for Better Prevention Through Remote Assessment.

Caroll-Ann Blanchette1,2, Florent Besnier1,2, Josep Iglesies Grau1,2

  • 1Research Centre and EPIC Centre, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Cognitive impairment is common in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients, affecting memory and executive function. Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing this comorbidity and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:
chronic heart failurecognitive impairmentremote assessment

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Cognitive impairment is a significant comorbidity in chronic heart failure (CHF).
  • Early identification and prevention of cognitive deficits in CHF patients remain challenging.
  • This study characterizes the cognitive profile of CHF participants using baseline data from the SYNAPSE trial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive description of the cognitive profile in individuals with CHF.
  • To assess global cognition, memory, executive functioning, and abstraction abilities.
  • To identify the prevalence and nature of cognitive impairment in CHF.

Main Methods:

  • 53 participants with CHF underwent remote baseline neuropsychological assessments.
  • Cognitive domains assessed included global cognition, memory, executive functioning, and abstraction.
  • Standardized z-scores were calculated based on age, sex, and education normative data.

Main Results:

  • 68% of participants exhibited impairment in at least one cognitive domain.
  • Episodic memory and executive functioning were the most frequently affected domains.
  • No significant cognitive differences were found between sexes or CHF phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • Neuropsychological assessment is vital for CHF patients.
  • Mild cognitive impairment is prevalent, with many more exhibiting subclinical cognitive weakness.
  • Preventing and treating cognitive deficits is essential for optimal CHF management.