Cognitive decline after invasive intervention in cardiovascular disease: is it drug related?
OBJECTIVE
To identify drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) after an invasive intervention that may adversely affect cognitive function.


METHODS
Ambulatory care setting.


METHODS
A pharmacy faculty member serves as an ambulatory care preceptor for students at a cardiac rehabilitation and wellness center on the campus of St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Pharmacy services include patient case reviews, consultations, patient education, and therapeutic recommendations.


METHODS
As part of the advanced practice experience, students are responsible for monitoring drug therapy regimens and conducting medication reconciliations. A literature review of primary sources and education databases was conducted to report cognitive adverse drug reactions associated with cardiac drugs in selective electronic tertiary sources.


RESULTS
Documentation of cognitive dysfunction associated with drugs used to treat CVD.


RESULTS
Drugs used to treat CVD may be associated with adverse drug effects including short-term memory loss, amnesia, confusion, decreased mental acuity, and impaired concentration.


CONCLUSIONS
Pharmacists providing consultation in the cardiac rehabilitation setting can provide insight into medications that can contribute to cognitive dysfunction.
Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, USA. Nykamp_D@Mercer.edu
Diane
D
Nykamp
Joshua
J
Morgan
Amanda
A
Roland
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000072038:Cardiac Rehabilitation; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003253:Consultants; D006801:Humans; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000458:organization & administration; D024382:Professional Role; D013339:Students, Pharmacy
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents