ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2022
Impact of Catheter Ablation on Brain Microstructure and Blood Flow Alterations for Cognitive Improvements in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Pilot Longitudinal Study.
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- Effects of atrial fibrillation on cerebral perfusion and cognitive function: A systematic review.International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature · 2026Review
- Atrial fibrillation and cognitive impairment: mechanisms, influencing factors, and prospects.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2025Review
- Association of Atrial Fibrillation and Cognitive Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Recent Updates.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Revitalizing brain perfusion: Unveiling advancements through rhythm control strategies in atrial fibrillation-A systematic review.Journal of arrhythmia · 2024Review
- Ablation of atrial fibrillation and dementia risk reduction during long-term follow-up: a nationwide population-based study.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2023Article
- The Impact of Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Strategies on Cognitive Function.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Impact of atrial fibrillation on the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.Alzheimer's research & therapy · 2023Article
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Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) predisposes patients to develop cognitive decline and dementia. Clinical and epidemiological data propose that catheter ablation may provide further benefit to improve neurocognitive function in patients with AF, but the underlying mechanism is poorly available. Here, we conducted a pilot prospective study to investigate whether AF ablation can alter regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) and brain microstructures, using multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique. Eight patients (63 ± 7 years) with persistent AF underwent arterial-spin labeling (ASL) perfusion, 3D T1-structural images and cognitive test batteries before and 6 months after intervention. ASL and structural MR images were spatially normalized, and the rCBF and cortical thickness of different brain areas were compared between pre- and 6-month post-treatment. Cognitive-psychological function was improved, and rCBF was significantly increased in the left posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) (
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