Heart disease raises risk, heparin may delay onset

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Share on PinterestHeart problems can increase dementia risk, but a new study suggests that heparin, a common anticoagulant administered via injection, may help delay Alzheimer’s onset. Image credit: wang mengmeng/Getty Images.A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals a strong link between cardiovascular diseases — such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease — and an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.The research explains how heart health directly impacts brain function, with conditions like high blood…

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