Management of brain-heart multimorbidity: a clinical practice guideline - PubMed
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- A new guideline aims to manage comorbid brain and heart conditions, integrating evidence from neurology and mental health.
- The guideline was developed through a structured process involving expert subgroups, an evidence review team, and patient input.
- It includes 11 recommendations, focusing on screening for cognitive decline in atrial fibrillation and depression in coronary artery disease.
- Recommendations also emphasize treating depression in coronary artery disease, cognitive impairment in hypertension, and dyslipidemia in stroke.
- Vaccination is recommended to help prevent stroke, myocardial infarction, and dementia.
- Shared decision-making with evidence-based decision aids is encouraged for patients with heart-brain diseases.
- The guideline targets primary care providers but is also useful for subspecialty care and interprofessional teams.
- It follows the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II framework to ensure rigour.
- A comprehensive conflict of interest statement details various financial and non-financial disclosures from panel members.