Stroke risk, gray matter network, and cognitive performance in stroke-free individuals with atrial fibrillation
-VASc score to cognitive function. These findings demonstrate disrupted GM network organization in stroke-free AF, with reduced local efficiency closely associated with stroke risk and CI. They not only enhance understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying CI in stroke-free AF individuals but may also inform the development of novel clinical approaches for targeted cognitive interventions.
Authors
- Shangming Song
- Xianglin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4406-6621)
- Cuicui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6958-4593)
- Hongzhu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7378-8991)
- Yunna Zhou
- Tong Li
- Lin Li
- Shifeng Yang
Institutions
- Qingdao University (CN)
- Binzhou Medical University (CN)
- Shandong University of Aeronautics (CN)
- Shandong Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University (CN)
- Qingdao Municipal Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain Research Bulletin
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainresbull.2026.111861
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China