A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Fernanda Guedes Afiune
, Salvador Rassi
, Abrahão Afiune Neto
Fernanda Guedes Afiune
, Salvador Rassi
, Abrahão Afiune Neto
Abstract Background: Among the various pathologies that affect the elderly, Heart Failure (HF) stands out. Recently, an attempt has been made to verify the existence of cognitive impairment associated with HF. Objectives: To compare the cognitive performance of elderly people with heart failure with that of age-matched individuals without this pathology. Check the existence of marked impairment in some cognitive functions in the clinical group. Methods: The sample consisted of 78 elderly people, whose inclusion criterion was the presence of […]
Keywords: Heart Failure; Neuropsychology; Cognition Disorders; Aged; Cardiovascular Diseases; Neurological Diseases; Anxiety; Depression; Stroke Volume