Post-stroke dementia: frequency, predictors, and health impact

The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery

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Al Fawal, Bastawy¹  Ibrahim, Ahmed²  Abd Elhamed, Mohamed³ 

[1] Neurology and Psychiatry Department, Aswan University;Community Medicine Department, Assiut University;Neurology and Psychiatry Department, and Neuroepidemiology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University

关键词: Post-stroke dementia;    Barthel Index;    Cognitive impairment;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s41983-021-00270-y

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Cognitive impairment is an important aspect for stroke survivors. Little data are available about the frequency and risk factors of post-stroke dementia in Egypt. The aim of this study is to evaluate the frequency and predictors of post-stroke dementia and its impact on outcome. A total of 380 patients with acute stroke were included. Patients were subjected to demographic data collection, neurological examination, and assessment of vascular risk factors. Furthermore, assessment of stroke severity by Barthel Index was done. After 6 months, patients were assessed for outcome and development of post-stroke dementia. Post-stroke dementia was detected in 20.8% of patient. It was recorded more in old ages, illiterates, unmarried, unemployed, and those with recurrent stroke and with cerebral infarction (significantly with cardio-embolic). Post-stroke dementia is high in Egypt, especially in those with illiteracy, atrial fibrillation, brain atrophy, severe strokes, and those presented with hemiplegia, sphincter affection, abnormal gait, and psychotic features. Assessment for post-stroke dementia should be done during follow up of stroke patients.

【 授权许可】

CC BY