Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Heart. 2012 Sep;98(18):1334-40. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2012-301682. Epub 2012 Jun 11.
Cognitive impairment in cardiac patients may interfere with disease management. This review describes studies examining specific cognitive impairments in cardiac patients and studies that investigate the link between echocardiographic and cognitive measures. Executive function impairments were frequently reported in different patient groups. Also, lower cardiac output and worse left ventricular diastolic function are linked to executive function deficits. In cardiac patients, special attention should be paid to these executive function impairments in view of their role in disease management and independent living. Interventions that stimulate executive function should be encouraged and integrated in cardiac treatment protocols.
心脏病人的认知障碍可能会干扰疾病的管理。本综述描述了检查心脏病人特定认知障碍的研究，以及研究心脏超声和认知测量之间联系的研究。不同患者群体经常报告存在执行功能障碍。此外，心输出量降低和左心室舒张功能恶化与执行功能缺陷有关。在心脏病人中，鉴于执行功能障碍在疾病管理和独立生活中的作用，应特别注意这些执行功能障碍。应鼓励并将刺激执行功能的干预措施纳入心脏治疗方案中。
