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Cardiovascular Complications of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Narrative Review

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While acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat a wide range of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use has also been associated with a variety of cardiovascular complications, including bradycardia… Click to show full abstract

While acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used to treat a wide range of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use has also been associated with a variety of cardiovascular complications, including bradycardia and syncope. Herein, we review the pathophysiology and clinical evidence for cardiovascular complications caused by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in patients being treated for dementia and discuss options for their management.

Keywords: alzheimer disease; cardiovascular complications; acetylcholinesterase inhibitors; inhibitors patients; patients alzheimer

Journal Title: Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Year Published: 2021

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