Abstract WP497: Investigation of Cognitive Impairment in Ischemic Stroke Patients After Endovascular Treatment in Acute Phase and at 6 Months Follow-Up

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Nakagami ◽  
Satoshi Suda ◽  
Junya Aoki ◽  
Takuya Kanamaru ◽  
Kanako Muraga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Endovascular Treatment ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Number Of Patients

Purpose and Objective: There have been limited reports that focused on cognitive impairment in acute ischemic stroke after endovascular treatment. The aim of this study, therefore, was to investigate cognitive function in patient after endovascular treatment in acute phase and at 6 months follow-up. Method: In this prospective study, from December 2016 to November 2018, the patients who were diagnosed as ischemic stroke with occlusion of the internal carotid artery and of the middle cerebral artery and treated with endovascular treatment were enrolled. Cognitive function was assessed with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-J) test within 5 days of onset and at 6 months follow-up. We defined cognitive impairment as a score of <24 in MoCA-J. Results: 150 patients were enrolled. MoCA-J was feasible in 69 patients (median 76 years; 49 female) (46%), in acute phase (Figure A). 63 patients (91%) had cognitive impairment and no significant differences were found in the naming and the abstraction domains between MoCA-J <24 group and ≧24 group. At 6 months follow-up, 48 patients (median 72 years; 12 female) were assessed with MoCA-J and 35 patients (73%) had cognitive impairment. However, only one patient scored less at 6 months follow-up than in acute phase (Figure B), which resulted in the significant increase in the median MoCA-J score (7 vs. 21, P<0.05) (Figure C) and in all the domains except for the language (P=0.078) (Figure D). Conclusion: In acute phase of ischemic stroke after endovascular treatment, MoCA-J was feasible in about 45%, in which 91% had cognitive impairment. However, at 6 months follow-up, the median MoCA-J score was significantly higher and less number of patients had cognitive impairment. The present results suggest that cognition recovers with time after endovascular treatment in ischemic stroke.

Abstract 2640: Montreal Cognitive Assessment as a Short and Valuable Cognitive Evaluation in Acute Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNA POGGESI ◽  
MARCO PASI ◽  
EMILIA SALVADORI ◽  
DOMENICO INZITARI ◽  
Leonardo PANTONI
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Montreal Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Stroke Patients

Background: Stroke patients are at high risk of developing dementia, but no agreement exists on what instrument should be used in the acute stroke phase to detect patients at higher risk of cognitive decline. Our aims were to investigate: 1) the feasibility and applicability of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test in the acute phase of stroke; 2) the predictive value of MoCA on the diagnosis of cognitive impairment. Methods: Consecutive stroke patients (ischemic or hemorrhagic) admitted to our Stroke Unit were evaluated with MoCA between 5-9 days after stroke. Pre-morbid functional and cognitive status were assessed by a structured interview to caregivers. Neuroimaging information was collected regarding index and pre-existing lesions (number and site of lesions, leukoaraiosis, atrophy). Clinical and neuropsychological follow-up was scheduled after 6 months. Results: From December 2009 to December 2010, out of 208 patients with stroke, 138 (66%) were enrolled [mean age 69.1+/-15.0; males 62%; mean NIHSS score 5.7+/-7.7]. Non-enrolment was mostly due to unfitting of the time window inclusion criteria. MoCA was applicable to 114/138 (83%) of enrolled patients and the mean score was 17.9+/-7.2. Multivariate analyses showed that non-applicability was associated with higher NIHSS scores [OR(95% CI)=1.4(1.2-1.7) for each point] and left sided lesions [OR(95% CI)=13.3(1.8-97.9)]. After 6 months, 73 patients (53%) have been re-assessed: 40 had cognitive impairment (6 dementia, 34 MCI), while the remaining 33 did not show any cognitive impairment. Using logistic regression model, considering clinical variables such as age, gender, years of schooling, NIHSS, and pre-morbid cognitive status, MoCA was the only predictor of cognitive decline [OR(95% CI)=1.4(1.2-1.6) for each test point]. When adding neuroimaging features to the model, the independent effect of MoCA was only slightly attenuated [OR(95% CI)=1.4(1.1-1.7)]. The other independent predictor of cognitive decline turned out to be leukoaraiosis severity [OR(95%CI)=0.4(0.2-0.9) for each point of the van Swieten scale]. Conclusions: Our preliminary results indicate that the MoCA is feasible and applicable in the acute phase of stroke. Moreover, MoCA seems to have a predictive effect on the diagnosis of cognitive decline at 6-month follow-up, making it a good candidate for cognitive screening in stroke setting.

Abstract TP63: Lacunarization After Endovascular Treatment: a Surrogate Marker of Good Functional Outcome

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Cardona ◽  
Helena Quesada ◽  
Blanca Lara ◽  
Nuria Cayuela ◽  
Xavier Ustrell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Treatment ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Surrogate Marker ◽  
Source Image ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Good Functional Outcome ◽  
Lacunar Syndrome ◽  
Contrast Ct

Introduction: Multiple randomized trials have demonstrated that endovascular treatment (EVT) in selected stroke patients is associated with good clinical outcome (90 days mRankin 0-2: 44-60%). However the percentage of good functional outcome could be improved if we consider patients without cortical clinical impairment with presentation of classical lacunar syndrome despite non-lacunar radiological infarct. Methods: Consecutive patients with ischemic stroke who received endovascular reperfusion were retrospectively analyzed between May 2010 and April 2015. On admission NCCT (non-contrast CT) and CTASI (CT Angiography Source Image) were performed in stroke patients according to our hospital guidelines. We independently applied the ASPECT score in all baselines NCCT, CTASI and follow-up NCCT 24H, and magnetic resonance (MR) during hospitalization. Five pure clinical lacunar syndromes (CLS) were recorded within 24h exam after EVT in our stroke unit and 90 days follow-up Results: We review 428 thrombectomies of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Ninety-five percent of occlusions were located in middle cerebral artery or terminal internal carotid, (49% women, mean age 65+/-13 years; NIHSS at admission: 17; baseline mRS 0-1:96%). Successful recanalization (TICI 2b-3) was achieved in 81%. At 3 months good functional outcome (mRS 0-2) was seen in 51% and death occurred in 13%. CLS were indentified in 42% patients within 24h after EVT. This clinical syndromes were associated to ASPECT score in 24 NCCT and CTASI in patients with recanalization 2b-3 (p:0.003), but only 4% had a defined radiological lacunar stroke on MR. CLS turned out to be one of independence predictors of good outcomes (Rankin 0-2 at 90d) after adjustment for ages, sex and baseline NIHSS scores (OR 1.85; CI:1.4-3.1; p:0.001). Also CLS were still present in 34% of patients with Rankin>2 at 90d (Rankin 3:26%; Rankin 4:7%) Conclusions: These results suggest that a neurological exam 24h after EVT with identification of pure lacunar syndrome can predict favorable functional outcome at 90days. This group of patients presents radiological findings with an unusual location and size with regard to CLS. We suggest to consider patients with CLS as good outcome after EVT regardless 90d mRankin>2.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION BETWEEN FIRST ISCHEMIC STROKE AND RECURRENT ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Fildza Intan Rizkia ◽  
Chandra Calista ◽  
Suryani Gunadharma ◽  
Asep Nugraha Hermawan ◽  
Lisda Amalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stroke Group

Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition that may affect up to 50% of stroke patients. Post stroke cognitive impairment is associated with reduced quality of life, which may increase the number of dependency. Recurrent stroke may happen in approximately 25% patients and they have higher rates of cognitive impairment. Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the comparison of cognitive function between first ischemic stroke and recurrent ischemic stroke patients in Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung. Methods: This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional study using the data recruited between the year 2012 - 2016 at the Department of Neurology at the Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung. The data collected in this study were demographic data, including age, level of education, and residence, and the clinical data as well. Cognitive function was assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The comparison between the cognitive function between both groups were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: There were 428 subjects eligible for this study, with 207 subjects categorized as first ischemic stroke group and 221 subjects categorized as recurrent ischemic stroke group. There was a statistically significant difference in MMSE scores between the first ischemic stroke patients (24.90 ± 4.64) and recurrent ischemic stroke patients (22.85 ± 4.64 ) with a p value of 0.002. Conclusion: Recurrent ischemic stroke patients had lower MMSE scores than the first ischemic stroke patients. Clinicians should be more aware in detecting early cognitive impairment in stroke patients and in preventing the incidence of recurrent stroke.

scholarly journals Very Early Cognitive Screening and Self-Reported Feeling of Fatigue Three Months After Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefin Holmberg ◽  
Beatrice Jondell ◽  
Tamar Abzhandadze ◽  
Katharina S. Sunnerhagen
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Stroke Unit ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Outcome Severity

Stroke is a major cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Post-stroke fatigue has been reported as one of the most limiting symptoms after a stroke. Early identification of risk factors for developing post-stroke fatigue is important for providing timely rehabilitation. A correlation has been found between fatigue and cognitive impairment after stroke, but 2 months after stroke at the earliest. In the present study, we examined whether cognitive function screening using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) very early after stroke could explain fatigue 3 months after stroke. A total of 311 stroke patients admitted to a comprehensive stroke unit in Sweden between 2011 and 2016 were included in this longitudinal study. Cognition was screened within 2 days after admission to the stroke unit. Data on self-reported feeling of fatigue were retrieved from Riksstroke’s 3-month follow-up form. The data were analyzed using binary logistic regression. We found that the cognitive function in an acute phase after stroke could not explain self-reported feeling of fatigue in a later stage. The correlation between cognitive impairment and fatigue that has been reported may be detectable no earlier than the subacute phase of stroke. As previous studies have shown that functional outcome, severity of stroke, and sex also correlate with fatigue after stroke, we controlled for these variables in our analysis. In line with previous studies, we found that female patients had higher odds of experiencing fatigue. This is something that health care professionals should be aware of when working with stroke patients.

scholarly journals PENGARUH REPETITIVE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (RTMS) TERHADAP GANGGUAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF PASCASTROKE ISKEMIK

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novika Azirah Azis ◽  
Jumraini Tammasse ◽  
Abdul Muis
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square

  THE INFLUENCE OF REPETITIVE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (RTMS) TOWARDS IMPAIRED COGNITIVE FUNCTION AFTER ISCHEMIC STROKEABSTRACTIntroduction: The increasing number of ischemic stroke patients who experience memory disturbances and a long rehabilitation process requires an innovation that can strengthen both existing therapies (medical therapy) and non-invasive stimulation of cognitive rehabilitation in the form of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).Aim: To determine effectiveness of rTMS towards impaired cognitive function in ischemic stroke.Methods: This research was conducted using experimental with open clinical trial test method  on ischemic stroke patients suffering from cognitive impairment at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and Inggit Clinic, Makassar, from November 2018 until January 2019. Samples were divided into control who was given only medical therapy and treatment group who was given medical therapy and rTMS. Stimulation is given in the form of a high frequency of 10Hz in 2 cycles for 5 consecutive days with a gap of 2 days. MoCA-Ina was used to assess cognitive impairment. The assessment were made on day-1 before therapy and day-15 after therapy. The statistical analysis of correlation among variables was conducted by using Chi-square test with value of p <0.05 which was considered significant.Results: There were 22 samples, 11 in each group. The difference of MoCA-Ina scores in both groups with the final average after 15 days of treatment was 5.27 in the treatment group and 1.45 in control group. This difference is considered significant with the p value of 0.003.Discussion: There was an effect of rTMS therapy on cognitive function disorders after ischemic stroke, in which the change was greater in the treatment group than in the control group.Keywords: Cognitive impairment, ischemic stroke, Montreal Cognitive Assesment Indonesian Version (MoCA-Ina), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)ABSTRAKPendahuluan: Peningkatan jumlah pasien stroke iskemik yang mengalami gangguan memori serta proses rehabilitasi yang lama membutuhkan suatu inovasi yang dapat saling menguatkan antara terapi yang sudah ada (terapi medik) dan stimulasi non-invasif rehabilitasi kognitif berupa repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh intervensi rTMS terhadap fungsi kognitif pascastroke iskemik.Metode: Penelitian eksperimental dengan uji klinis terbuka terhadap pasien stroke iskemik yang menderita gangguan fungsi kognitif di RSUP Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo dan Klinik Inggit Medika, Makassar, pada bulan November 2018 hingga Januari 2019. Subjek dibagi ke dalam kelompok kontrol yang diberikan terapi medikamentosa saja serta kelompok perlakuan yang diberikan terapi medikamentosa dan intervensi rTMS. Stimulasi diberikan berupa frekuensi tinggi 10Hz dalam 2 siklus selama 5 hari berturut-turut dengan jeda waktu 2 hari. Penilaian gangguan kognitif menggunakan Montreal Cognitive Assesment versi Indonesia (MoCA-Ina). Pengukuran dilakukan pada hari-1 pre-terapi dan hari ke-15 pascaterapi. Data dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji Chi-square dengan nilai p<0,05 dianggap bermakna.Hasil: Terdapat 22 subjek yang masing-masing terdiri dari 11 subjek pada kelompok kontrol dan perlakuan. Selisih skor MoCA-Ina pada kedua kelompok dengan rerata akhir setelah lima belas hari perlakuan sebesar 5,27 pada kelompok perlakuan dan 1,45 pada kelompok kontrol yang bermakna (p=0,003).Diskusi: Terdapat pengaruh terapi rTMS terhadap gangguan fungsi kognitif pascastroke yang lebih besar pada kelompok perlakuan dibanding kelompok kontrol.Kata kunci: Gangguan kognitif, Montreal Cognitive Assesment versi Indonesia (MoCA-Ina), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), stroke iskemik  

Quality of life among ischemic stroke patients eligible for endovascular treatment: analysis of the DEFUSE 3 trial

2020 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2020-016399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesh Asaithambi ◽  
Megan E Tipps
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Endovascular Treatment ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Imaging Evaluation ◽  
Consistent Increase ◽  
Multiple Domains

BackgroundThe endovascular treatment (ET) for acute ischemic stroke is increasing among eligible patients. Assessing patients’ perspectives on quality of life (QOL) can supplement the use of formal outcome scales and enable the assessment of outcomes across multiple domains affected by stroke.MethodsWe analyzed publicly available data from the Endovascular Therapy Following Imaging Evaluation for Ischemic Stroke (DEFUSE 3) trial. We evaluated patients who survived beyond the time of discharge from their acute hospitalizations and completed all Neuro-QOL short forms at 90-day follow-up.ResultsOur final analysis included 128 patients (median age 67 [range 23–90] years, 50.8% men). As modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores increased, there was a consistent increase in the severity of Neuro-QOL measures. T-scores for mobility, cognitive function, and the ability to participate in social roles declined significantly while depression T-scores increased significantly. We found that QOL T-scores for patients with mRS 3 did not differ significantly from T-scores for patients with mRS 2 in any domain.ConclusionsAmong ischemic stroke patients eligible for ET, QOL scores help validate and supplement quantitatively measured outcomes.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN GANGGUAN KOGNITIF SUBJEK STROKE ISKEMIK BERDASARKAN SISI HEMIPARESIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriella Gabriella ◽  
Budi Riyanto Wreksoatmodjo ◽  
Andre Andre
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
State Examination

DIFFERENCE OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS BASED ON HEMIPARESIS SIDEABSTRACTIntroduction: Cognitive impairment in stroke has a significant impact on the quality of life and is different from the location of the lesion. Patients with a lesion in the left cerebral hemisphere tend to have cognitive impairment and dementia.Aim: This study investigates the relationship between the location of the lesion, which is manifested by hemiparesis side, and the occurrence of cognitive impairment in ischemic stroke patients.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the population of ischemic stroke patients at Atma Jaya Hospital, who were registered from January 2014 to December 2018. Cognitive function was measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Indonesian Version (MoCA-Ina). Data were analyzed univariate and bivariate with the software program, statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0.Result: There were 125 patients included in this study, which predominantly was 55 years old and older (62.4%) and had a low education level (58.4%). The proportion of patients with right-sided hemiparesis (54.4%) was slightly higher than the left-side one (45.6%). No significant relationship was observed between the hemiparesis side and every cognitive function domain measured by MMSE and MoCA-Ina (p-value >0.05).Discussion Hemiparesis side indicating hemisphere lateralization in ischemic stroke patients showed no significant relationship with the occurrence of cognitive impairment based on MMSE and MoCA-Ina score.   Keywords: Cognitive impairment, hemisphere lateralization, ischemic stroke, MMSE score, MoCA-Ina scoreABSTRAKPendahuluan: Gangguan kognitif pada stroke menyebabkan penurunan kualitas hidup dan berbeda berdasarkan letak lesi. Berdasarkan letak lesi, lesi di hemisfer serebri kiri lebih sering menyebabkan gangguan kognitif dan demensia.Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan letak lesi dilihat dari sisi hemiparesis terhadap gangguan kognitif pada subjek stroke iskemik.Metode: Studi potong lintang dilakukan pada pasien stroke iskemik di RS Atma Jaya periode tahun 2014- 2018. Fungsi kognitif dinilai dengan menggunakan Mini Mental State Examination(MMSE) danMontreal Cognitive Assesment Indonesian Version(MoCA-Ina). Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan menggunakan program sStatistical pPackage for the sSocial sSciences (SPSS) versi 25.0.Hasil: Sebanyak 125 pasien tergabung dalam penelitian ini, yang sebagian besar berusia ≥55 tahun (62,4%) dan memiliki tingkat pendidikan <9 tahun (58,4%). Proporsi pasien dengan hemiparesis kanan (54,4%) lebih besar daripada kiri (45,6%). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara sisi hemiparesis dengan skor MMSE dan MoCA-Ina pada semua ranah (nilai p >0,05).Diskusi: Sisi hemiparesis pasien stroke iskemik yang menunjukkan lateralisasi hemisfer serebri tidak berhubungan dengan gangguan kognitif berdasarkan skor MMSE dan MoCA-Ina.Kata kunci: Gangguan kognitif, lateralisasi hemisfer, skor MMSE, skor MoCA-Ina, stroke iskemik

scholarly journals Association between Osteoporosis and Cognitive Impairment during the Acute and Recovery Phases of Ischemic Stroke

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Sang-Hwa Lee ◽  
So Young Park ◽  
Min Uk Jang ◽  
Yerim Kim ◽  
Jungyoup Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Mineral Density

Background and objectives: Little is known about the effect of osteoporosis on cognitive function in the acute and recovery phases of stroke. Early bone mineral density assessments during acute stroke may be a useful marker of cognitive function. We evaluated the effect of osteoporosis on cognitive function at the early and recovery phase of ischemic stroke in patients aged >50 years. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively examined consecutive patients with acute stroke hospitalized between 2016 and 2018. Osteoporosis was defined as a T-score <–2.5 for the femoral neck or lumbar spine bone mineral density. The primary outcome was cognitive impairment measured by the Korean Mini-Mental State Examination in the acute phase and recovery phase of ischemic stroke. Results: Of the 260 included subjects (107 men and 153 women), 70 (26.9%) had osteoporosis. Cognitive impairment was more severe in the osteoporosis group than in the non-osteoporosis group (30.5% versus 47.1%, p = 0.001). After the recovery phase of stroke, the proportion of patients with cognitive impairment remained higher in the osteoporosis group. The multivariate analysis revealed a correlation between a low femoral neck bone mineral density and severe cognitive impairment in the acute and recovery phases of stroke (adjusted odds ratio (OR) 4.09, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.11–15.14 in the acute phase, and adjusted OR 11.17, 95% CI 1.12–110.98 in the recovery phase). Conclusions: Low bone mineral density is associated with poor cognitive function in the acute and recovery phases of stroke.

scholarly journals Cognitive and Emotional Impairment after Minor Stroke and Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI): A Prevalence Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åse Hagen Morsund ◽  
Hanne Ellekjær ◽  
Arne Gramstad ◽  
Magnus Tallaksen Reiestad ◽  
Rune Midgard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Minor Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Tests ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Minor Ischemic Stroke ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
A Minor

Aim. To study the prevalence of cognitive and emotional impairment following a minor ischemic stroke compared to an age-matched group with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods. We included patients aged 18-70 years with a minor ischemic stroke defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) 0-2 at day 7 or at discharge if before and age-matched NSTEMI patients with the same functional mRS. We applied a selection of cognitive tests and the patients completed a questionnaire comprising of Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at follow-up 12 months after the vascular event. Results of cognitive tests were also compared to normative data. Results. 325 ischemic stroke and 144 NSTEMI patients were included. There was no significant difference in cognitive functioning between ischemic stroke and NSTEMI patients. Minor stroke patients and to a lesser extent NSTEMI patients scored worse on more complex cognitive functions including planning and implementation of activities compared to validated normative data. For the minor stroke patients the location of the ischemic lesion had no influence on the result. The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and fatigue was significantly higher in the stroke group compared to the NSTEMI group. Depression was independently associated with reduced cognitive function. Discussion and Conclusion. Minor ischemic stroke patients, and to lesser degree NSTEMI patients, had reduced cognitive function compared to normative data, especially executive functioning, on 12-month follow-up. The difference in cognitive function between stroke and NSTEMI patients was not significant. Depression was associated with low scores on cognitive tests highlighting the need to adequately address emotional sequelae when considering treatment options for cognitive disabilities.

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