Atrial fibrillation patients diagnosed with carotid artery disease face increased risk of dementia By Jess Gomez Atrial fibrillation patients who are diagnosed with carotid artery disease face higher risks for developing dementia according to new research from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City. Blockages in the carotid artery, which gradually build … Continue reading Atrial fibrillation patients diagnosed with carotid artery disease face increased risk of dementia