Prevalence and pattern of cognitive impairment among Nigerians with heart failure

Authors

  • Uduak Williams Internal Medicine Department, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, 540242
  • Vincent Uhegbu Consultant
  • Henry Okpa Consultant
  • Sidney Oparah Consultant
  • Estella Ohio Consultant
  • Victor Ansa Consultant

Keywords:

Heart failure, Cognitive impairment, Depression and Anxiety

Abstract

Introduction
Cognitive impairment following heart failure is a major determinant of clinical outcomes and the patient’s ability
to adhere to the treatment regimen. It significantly affects their quality of life. Among patients with heart
failure, rates of anxiety and depression are reported to be between 13– 39% and have further negative impacts
on their cognitive function.

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Published

2024-02-23

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2021): Global Journal of Medicine & Public Health

Section

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