Cardiovascular disease is a major risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. Research has linked heart attacks with an increased risk of cognitive decline. Now, a study suggests that even undiagnosed heart attacks, or silent myocardial infarctions, can speed cognitive decline. The researchers recommend that routine electrocardiograms to detect silent MIs, together with self-reported history, might help identify individuals at higher risk of…
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