
Cardiologycardiovascular riskcognitive decline
Prior Myocardial Infarction and Cognitive Decline: Insights from the REGARDS Cohort
By MedXY|May 16, 2026
In the REGARDS cohort, prior myocardial infarction, including silent MI, was linked to faster long-term cognitive decline, suggesting heart attack history may help identify people at risk for future cognitive impairment.