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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Heart failure impacts millions of Americans. Now, researchers say it’s linked to cognitive decline

More than six million Americans have heart failure. The progressive condition contributes to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year.

People develop it after the heart’s muscle is injured and gradually loses its ability to pump enough blood to supply the body’s needs. Now, researchers say those affected by it may also have to worry about a link to cognitive decline.

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