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Standard physician-directed medical care, including blood thinners for eligible patients, remains a valid management option for those older patients with irregular heartbeat who are at very high risk for stroke and bleeding.

“Real-world driving behavior appears to be a promising digital biomarker for detecting early cognitive impairment. These subtle, progressive changes in mobility and driving patterns may help clinicians identify emerging cognitive impairment earlier, guide decisions around driving safety, and support timely interventions to preserve independence and mobility in aging adults.” – Neurologist Mill Etienne, MD

“A patient who has VCID as the major cause of their dementia alongside some suspicion of an alternate neurodegenerative cause may not benefit from [anti-AD] medications as much as one who only has signs of neurodegeneration and no VCID.” – Tanav Popli, MD

“A patient- and caregiver-centered discussion on what matters most can help guide the clinician. A palliative approach may be appropriate to alleviate symptoms even if there are competing dominant diseases.”

“Biomarkers have moved in a healthy direction through the intervention, yet clinical responses did not see a statistically significant benefit during the duration of the trial.” — Alzheimer’s Association