Cognitive stroke. Medical search. Frequent questions

We know that stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population," explains lead study Dr. Laurel J. Cherian, a vascular neurologist and assistant professor of neurological sciences at Rush University Medical Center. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Importantly, stroke survivors have more than twice the risk of subsequently developing dementia compared with people who have never had a stroke. (jneurosci.org)
The link between stroke and the later development of dementia is not understood. (jneurosci.org)
Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that a B-lymphocyte response to stroke could contribute to the onset of dementia. (jneurosci.org)
The finding are significant because stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population. (medicalxpress.com)
It made me wonder if those findings would hold true for stroke survivors, who are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population . (medicalxpress.com)
According to Cherian, studies have found that folate, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids and flavonoids are associated with slower rates of cognitive decline, while substances such as saturated and hydrogenated fats have been associated with dementia. (medicalxpress.com)
Few studies have examined the profile of cognitive impairments in older stroke patients without dementia. (karger.com)
The stroke survivors without dementia had significantly greater overall impairment on the CAMCOG, as well as significantly greater impairment in memory, simple reaction time, choice reaction time (CRT), vigilance accuracy, CRT variability, spatial working memory reaction time (SWMRT) and numerical working memory than the elderly controls (e.g. (karger.com)
Impairments of cognitive processing speed, working memory and executive functions are frequent in elderly stroke patients without dementia and represent the main cognitive components of early cognitive impairments. (karger.com)
UCLA researchers have used a brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of dementia. (uclahealth.org)
The findings reinforce the importance of managing stroke risk factors to prevent cognitive decline even before clinical symptoms of dementia appear," said first author Dr. David Merrill , an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. (uclahealth.org)
This is one of the first studies to examine both stroke risk and plaque and tangle levels in the brain in relation to cognitive decline before dementia has even set in, Merrill said. (uclahealth.org)
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of poststroke dementia on long-term survival after acute stroke and also to assess the possible influence of prestroke cognitive decline and previous stroke on this relationship. (bmj.com)
Long-term follow-up of our large well-defined poststroke cohort indicated that in patients with acute stroke, dementia is a significant predictor of poor long-term survival and death from brain-associated causes. (bmj.com)
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the self-reported experience of worsening or more frequent confusion or memory loss within the previous 12 months ( 1 , 2 ) and one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's), a fatal form of dementia (i.e., a decline in mental abilities severe enough to interfere with everyday life) ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
2 The cognitive profile may differ from that of primary degenerative forms of dementia. (touchneurology.com)
4 The definition of dementia requires memory impairment plus involvement of at least one other cognitive domain. (touchneurology.com)
Current evidence suggests that 25-30% of ischaemic stroke survivors develop immediate or delayed vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) or vascular dementia (VaD). (ncl.ac.uk)
Dementia after stroke injury may encompass all types of cognitive disorders. (ncl.ac.uk)
States of cognitive dysfunction before the index stroke are described under the umbrella of pre-stroke dementia, which may entail vascular changes as well as insidious neurodegenerative processes. (ncl.ac.uk)
Risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia after stroke are multifactorial including older age, family history, genetic variants, low educational status, vascular comorbidities, prior transient ischaemic attack or recurrent stroke and depressive illness. (ncl.ac.uk)
Neuroimaging determinants of dementia after stroke comprise silent brain infarcts, white matter changes, lacunar infarcts and medial temporal lobe atrophy. (ncl.ac.uk)
Until recently, the neuropathology of dementia after stroke was poorly defined. (ncl.ac.uk)
Most of post-stroke dementia is consistent with VaD involving multiple substrates. (ncl.ac.uk)
Microinfarction, microvascular changes related to blood brain barrier damage, focal neuronal atrophy and low burden of co-existing neurodegenerative pathology appear key substrates of dementia after stroke injury. (ncl.ac.uk)
The elucidation of mechanisms of dementia after stroke injury will enable establishment of effective strategy for symptomatic relief and prevention. (ncl.ac.uk)
This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia edited by M. Paul Murphy, Roderick A. Corriveau and Donna M. Wilcock. (ncl.ac.uk)
In addition, clinical stroke increases the risk of subsequent dementia. (haifa.ac.il)
Cognitive deficits including memory difficulties, poor concentration, language impairment, and executive function decline often do not receive adequate attention from healthcare providers, which in some cases, lead to post-stroke dementia in later years. (jaimonline.org)
In terms of pharmacological intervention, anti-dementia drugs such as donepezil, galantamine, and rivastigmine, which are cholinesterase inhibitors, have been used for stroke patients in clinical trials. (jaimonline.org)
Since cognitive function greatly contributes to patients' quality of life, an objective quantitative biomarker for early prediction of dementia after stroke is required. (portrai.io)
The model was directly transferred to a prospectively enrolled cohort of patients with stroke to differentiate patients with dementia from those without dementia. (portrai.io)
Correlations between cognitive signature from the DL model and clinical variables were evaluated, and survival analysis for post-stroke dementia was performed in patients with stroke. (portrai.io)
The transferred model discriminated stroke patients with dementia (AUC-ROC = 0.75). (portrai.io)
Recent evidence suggests that optimising secondary prevention adherence is a critical factor in preventing recurrent stroke and the incidence of stroke-related cognitive impairment and dementia. (rcsi.com)
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an important complication of T2DM, is intermediate transition state between age-appropriate cognition and dementia ( 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
Background Stroke survivors are at high risk of dementia, associated with increasing age and vascular burden and with pre-existing cognitive impairment, older age. (medrxiv.org)
Poor quality diet and more sedentary lifestyles have been shown to contribute to greater cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. (edu.au)
Test accuracy of cognitive screening tests for diagnosis of dementia and multidomain cognitive impairment in stroke. (ox.ac.uk)
METHODS: Index test was any direct, cognitive screening assessment compared against reference standard diagnosis of (undifferentiated) multidomain cognitive impairment/dementia. (ox.ac.uk)
CONCLUSIONS: Commonly used cognitive screening tools have similar accuracy for detection of dementia/multidomain impairment with no clearly superior test and no evidence that screening tools with longer administration times perform better. (ox.ac.uk)
[ 7 ] The guidelines identified seven parameters which should be followed to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. (medscape.com)
It's time to advise your patients about what they can do to prevent cognitive impairment and dementia by changing the way they live and by treating vascular risk factors. (medscape.com)
Criteria for the diagnosis of dementia require impairment in memory and at least 1 other cognitive domain (eg, orientation, language, praxis, executive functions, visuospatial abilities). (medscape.com)
Differences between the cognitive disturbances in vascular dementia and Alzheimer disease are of limited value in discriminating vascular dementia from Alzheimer disease in a clinical setting. (medscape.com)
Solans-Laque R, Bosch-Gil JA, Molina-Catenario CA, Ortega-Aznar A, Alvarez-Sabin J, Vilardell-Tarres M. Stroke and multi-infarct dementia as presenting symptoms of giant cell arteritis: report of 7 cases and review of the literature. (medscape.com)

It made me wonder if those findings would hold true for stroke survivors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
According to the study team, "high adherence to the MIND diet was associated with substantially slower rate of cognitive decline in stroke survivors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Our study suggests that if we choose the right foods, we may be able to protect stroke survivors from cognitive decline," she adds. (medicalnewstoday.com)
This is a preliminary study that will hopefully be confirmed by other studies, including research looking specifically at stroke survivors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
and (iii) compare cognitive function of long-term stroke survivors with non-stroke persons. (lu.se)
METHODS: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were administered to 10-year survivors from a population-based cohort of first-ever stroke patients included in the Lund Stroke Register, Sweden, in 2001-2002. (lu.se)
The odds of having cognitive impairment for stroke survivors compared to controls were examined with logistic regression analyses adjusting for education. (lu.se)
RESULTS: Of 145 stroke survivors after 10 years, 127 participated. (lu.se)
CONCLUSIONS: Post-stroke cognitive impairment was prevalent among 10-year stroke survivors, and the odds of having severe cognitive impairment were higher among the stroke survivors compared to non-stroke persons. (lu.se)
A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles. (medicalxpress.com)
We found that it has the potential to help slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors . (medicalxpress.com)
In contrast to the results of slower decline with higher MIND diet score, stroke survivors who scored high on the Mediterranean and DASH diets, did not have significant slowing in their cognitive abilities. (medicalxpress.com)
Together we can help stroke survivors and their families rebuild their lives. (stroke.org.uk)
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, which includes approximately half of survivors that experience cognitive impairment. (uwaterloo.ca)
however, whether there are similar beneficial effects among stroke survivors remains unclear. (uwaterloo.ca)
As many as 70 to 80 percent of stroke survivors suffer from physical and cognitive impairments. (jaimonline.org)
1 Statistics show between 70% to 80% of stroke survivors experience complications such as motor dysfunction, cognitive impairment and sensibility dysfunction that impede their ability to live independently. (jaimonline.org)
A systematic review of NFT for stroke survivors found modest improvements in several cognitive domains including memory, mood and concentration in eight studies. (jaimonline.org)
Post-stroke cognitive impairment can affect up to one third of stroke survivors. (portrai.io)
Cognitive impairment commonly occurs in the acute phase post-stroke, but may persist with over half of all stroke survivors experiencing some form of long-term cognitive deficit. (rcsi.com)
The aim of this study was to profile cognitive impairment of stroke survivors at six months, and to identify factors associated with cognitive impairment post-stroke, focusing on indicators of adequate secondary prevention and psychological function. (rcsi.com)
Journals were hand-searched for relevant, original research articles that described cognitive/mood assessments in human stroke survivors. (uea.ac.uk)
We aimed to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and domain-specific cognitive outcomes, focusing on the subdivision of each frontal domain function in post-ischemic stroke survivors. (omicsdi.org)
Global cognitive function in stroke survivors in the Q1 (the lowest quartile) BMI group was significantly lower than those in Q2 and Q4 (the highest quartile) BMI groups (K-MMSE z-scores, Q1: - 2.10 ± 3.40 vs. Q2: 0.71 ± 1.95 and Q4: - 1.21 ± 1.65). (omicsdi.org)
We sought to determine whether stroke survivors who were cognitively normal at time of stroke had greater total brain (TBV) and hippocampal volume (HV) loss over 3 years than controls. (medrxiv.org)
We examined whether stroke survivors who were cognitively impaired (CI) at 3 months following their stroke had greater brain volume loss than cognitively normal (CN) stroke participants. (medrxiv.org)
Conclusions Ischaemic stroke survivors exhibit greater neurodegeneration compared to stroke-free controls. (medrxiv.org)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Guidelines recommend screening stroke-survivors for cognitive impairments. (ox.ac.uk)
Spouses of stroke survivors may be at risk for poor cognitive functioning: a cross-sectional population-based study. (umich.edu)
CONCLUSIONS: Spousal caregivers of stroke survivors may be at risk for poor cognitive functioning. (umich.edu)
Our findings support the use of PA training as a treatment strategy to promote cognitive recovery in stroke survivors. (cdc.gov)

In single-group studies, 6 months of community exercise resulted in global improvements in cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA) ( n = 41) (13), verbal memory (Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test) and cognitive flexibility during dual-task activities (Walking While Talking), but not working memory (Digit Span Backward Test) or task switching (Trail Making Test Part B) ( n = 11) (14). (medicaljournals.se)
Cognitive impairment was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). (rcsi.com)

Intervention for mild cognitive impairments such as memory difficulties and poor concentration includes speech and language therapy, neurofeedback therapy, transcranial direct current stimulation and medication, as well as complementary modalities such as acupuncture. (jaimonline.org)
We are looking for stroke patients who suffer from motor impairments of the hand or arm between the ages of 20 and 80. (mpg.de)
Recovery from cognitive impairments is noted, but progress is gradual. (baptisthealth.net)

Even if LACS often are mild, they may therefore be associated with cognitive impairment on longer term. (touchneurology.com)
1 Even if they are mild in terms of stroke severity, it has been recognized that LACS often are associated with cognitive impairment. (touchneurology.com)
Background and Purpose: Despite the social, health, and economic burdens associated with cognitive impairment poststroke, there is considerable uncertainty about the types of interventions that might preserve or restore cognitive abilities. (cdc.gov)

Individuals with higher stroke risk, as measured by factors like high blood pressure, have traditionally performed worse on tests of memory, attention and abstract reasoning. (uclahealth.org)

The study, published in the April issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, demonstrates that taking both stroke risk and the burden of plaques and tangles into account may offer a more powerful assessment of factors determining how people are doing now and will do in the future. (uclahealth.org)
According to the researchers, the UCLA brain-imaging tool could prove useful in tracking cognitive decline over time and offer additional insight when used with other assessment tools. (uclahealth.org)
Researchers found that several individual factors in the stroke assessment stood out as predictors of decline in cognitive function, including age, systolic blood pressure and use of blood pressure-related medications. (uclahealth.org)
Participants who received cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems following a stroke reported benefits from the intervention on subjective measures of memory in the short term (i.e. the first assessment point after the intervention, which was a minimum of four weeks). (nottingham.ac.uk)
It is concluded that cognitive impairment is more associated with left hemisphere and middle cerebral artery injury, but the uniqueness of psychological assessment and the need for further studies should be considered. (bvsalud.org)
Clinical assessment of patients with stroke included National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and Barthel Index evaluations. (bvsalud.org)
Cognitive performance has been evaluated periodically in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, but the assessment method and age group has not always been the same. (cdc.gov)
Cognitive assessment scores varied by sociodemographic characteristics. (cdc.gov)
When used, there is substantial heterogeneity and certain prevalent assessment tools may not be suited to stroke cohorts. (uea.ac.uk)
Research and guidance on the optimal cognitive/mood assessment strategies for clinical practice and trials is required. (uea.ac.uk)
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) has recently published a Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Consensus Guidance Statement on the Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Symptoms in PCC that provides practical guidance to clinicians in the assessment and treatment of individuals with cognitive symptoms and a history consistent with PCC. (cdc.gov)

A total of 451 consecutive patients with acute ischaemic stroke admitted to hospital were included in the study and followed up for 12 years. (bmj.com)
Cognitive impairment six months after ischaemic stroke: a profile from the ASPIRE-S study. (rcsi.com)
Participants were assessed at six months following an ischaemic stroke as part of the Action on Secondary Prevention Interventions and Rehabilitation in Stroke study (ASPIRE-S), which examined the secondary preventive and rehabilitative profile of patients in the community post-stroke. (rcsi.com)
Methods Cognition And Neocortical Volume After Stroke (CANVAS) study is a multi-centre cohort study of first-ever or recurrent adult ischaemic stroke participants compared to age- and sex-matched community controls. (medrxiv.org)

Association of postoperative covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction among elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: protocol for a prospective cohort study (PRECISION study). (quanterix.com)
Introduction: The incidence of covert stroke and cognitive dysfunction has gradually increased due to an ageing population. (quanterix.com)
Recently, a prospective cohort study reported perioperative covert stroke was associated with an increased risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) 1 year after non-cardiac surgery. (quanterix.com)
Controlling vascular disease risk factors is essential to reduce the burden of cognitive dysfunction after stroke. (ncl.ac.uk)
3 The prevalence of cognitive deficit in stroke patients is about 40 percent, primarily with dysfunction in working memory related to daily living. (jaimonline.org)
It is suggested that DL-based cognitive evaluation using FDG PET could be utilized as an objective biomarker for cognitive dysfunction in patients with cerebrovascular diseases. (portrai.io)
Recently, T2DM-related cognitive dysfunction has been paid more attention ( 1 - 3 ). (frontiersin.org)

To determine whether participants who have received cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems following a stroke have better outcomes than those given no treatment or a placebo control. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Post-stroke exercise programs, while known to improve physical outcomes, have equivocal effects on cognition (11). (medicaljournals.se)
1 CSVD may present with the insidious onset of minor stroke(s), but it will gradually lead to the outcomes such as cognitive impairment, physical disabilities and emotion change in a long time with various stages and a progressive course. (bmj.com)
Differential effects of body mass index on domain-specific cognitive outcomes after stroke. (omicsdi.org)

The findings were presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Commenting on the findings, Dr. Cherian says, "the Mediterranean and DASH diets have been shown to be protective against coronary artery disease and stroke, but it seems the nutrients emphasized in the MIND diet may be better suited to overall brain health and preserving cognition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Clinical Findings and Outcome after Stroke. (lu.se)
These findings suggest that aerobic exercise may enhance, or at least maintain cognitive processing speed and attention 20 to 40 minutes after exercise cessation, which otherwise deteriorated in the rest condition. (uwaterloo.ca)
Although results should be viewed cautiously due to a small sample size, these findings have potential implications for stroke rehabilitation. (uwaterloo.ca)
This report summarizes findings from cognitive testing of two questions on cognitive functioning intended for inclusion on the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS): an initial question on cognitive difficulties and a follow-up question on the main cause of cognitive difficulties. (cdc.gov)
The following sections of this report include an overview of cognitive interviewing methodology, a summary of key findings, and a question-by-question analysis. (cdc.gov)
Thus, the documented findings of cognitive interviews provide data end users the context needed to more fully understand the quantitative trends that emerge from survey data. (cdc.gov)
The findings showed that M-SZRD was more effective than the control group in improving cognitive function (P = .006). (bvsalud.org)
Findings reveal levels of cognitive impairment at 6 months post-stroke that are concerning. (rcsi.com)
Experts at the University of South Australia have unveiled in their new findings how harmful body fat may heighten the risk of cognitive decline and stroke. (mentaldaily.com)
Our findings indicate that anatomical correlates of semantic and phonemic fluency overlap in the left inferior frontal gyrus and insula, reflecting shared underlying cognitive processes. (omicsdi.org)
Their findings suggest that cognitive impairment as a result of severe COVID-19 illness is similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age, and it's also the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points. (baptisthealth.net)

In this project, the researchers aim to investigate how cognitive screening can be implemented into the standard clinical treatment of stroke. (stroke.org.uk)
They will assess the perceived value of cognitive screening after stroke for clinicians, patients and carers, how best to implement the screen in clinical practice and inform clinical decision making. (stroke.org.uk)
They will also collect pilot data which will inform the design of a clinical trial comparing the efficacy of screening and advising on cognitive problems after stroke. (stroke.org.uk)
Modified Suanzaoren decoction in treating post-stroke cognitive impairment with comorbid insomnia symptoms: A clinical trial. (bvsalud.org)
Nevertheless, the relationship between clinical stroke and subsequent cognitive function in initially nondemented individuals remains less clear as most prior studies examined case series without controls. (haifa.ac.il)
Aims: To specify among nondemented individuals the cognitive domains affected by clinical stroke, independently of vascular risk factors and prestroke cognition. (haifa.ac.il)
Conclusions: Clinical stroke is associated with subsequent poorer performance in multiple cognitive domains. (haifa.ac.il)
This study analyzed 106 participants who provided dietary and cognitive assessments and had a clinical history of stroke. (peanut-institute.com)
Clinically, silent infarcts were defined as new SNCI/LNCCI on follow-up MRI in patients without a clinical stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) during follow-up. (nih.gov)
Determine which clinical assessments and tests are needed for an individual patient with cognitive symptoms. (cdc.gov)
Knowing the clinical signs and symptoms of a stroke is important in managing older patients with longstanding cardiovascular disease. (medscape.com)

Stroke is considered one of the main neurological causes of death and disability in Brazil, being associated with cognitive deficits. (bvsalud.org)

Observational studies have suggested there may be an interplay between motor and cognitive processes, as balance ability and functional ambulatory capacity were positively associated with processing speed, response inhibition and working memory in older adults (1) and the Timed Up and Go test, a measure of functional walking and balance, was an independent predictor cognitive decline after first ischemic stroke (2). (medicaljournals.se)
During ischemic stroke (IS), adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) is released from damaged nerve cells of the infract core region to the extracellular space, invoking peri-infarct glial cellular P2 purinoceptors singling, and causing pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, which is likely to initiate or aggravate motor and cognitive impairment. (biomedcentral.com)
Astroglial and microglial/macrophage P2 purinoceptors-mediated neuroinflammation and hyperplasia in peri-infarct hippocampal CA1 and sensorimotor cortex were attenuated by EA treatment after ischemic stroke accompanied by the improved motor and memory behavior performance. (biomedcentral.com)
A total of 335 ischemic stroke patients were included in the study after completion of the Korean-Mini Mental Status Examination (K-MMSE) and the vascular cognitive impairment harmonization standards neuropsychological protocol at 3 months after stroke. (omicsdi.org)
BMI might differentially affect cognitive domains after ischemic stroke. (omicsdi.org)
Shared and distinct anatomical correlates of semantic and phonemic fluency revealed by lesion-symptom mapping in patients with ischemic stroke. (omicsdi.org)
To further establish the anatomical correlates of semantic and phonemic fluency, we applied assumption-free voxel-based and region-of-interest-based lesion-symptom mapping in 93 patients with ischemic stroke. (omicsdi.org)
Some problems that affect a mother during pregnancy can cause a baby to have an ischemic stroke before or after birth. (kidshealth.org)

The study participants whose diets scored highest on the MIND diet score had substantially slower rate of cognitive decline than those who scored lowest. (medicalxpress.com)

The individuals underwent neuropsychological testing and physical assessments to calculate their stroke risk using the Framingham Stroke Risk Profile, which examines age, gender, smoking status, systolic blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), use of blood pressure medications, and other factors. (uclahealth.org)
Our objective was to describe the cognitive performance, based on objective assessments, of U.S. adults aged 60 and over. (cdc.gov)
CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive and mood assessments are infrequently used in stroke research. (uea.ac.uk)
However, there were no comprehensive and sensitive assessments on cognitive function, or subjects in these studies were older. (frontiersin.org)
Participants were followed with MRI and cognitive assessments over 3 years and were free of a history of cognitive impairment or decline at inclusion. (medrxiv.org)

Conclusions: We found a significant positive effect of PA training on cognition poststroke with small to moderate treatment effects that are apparent even in the chronic stroke phase. (cdc.gov)

Age- and sex-matched non-stroke control subjects who had performed MMSE (but not MoCA) were recruited from the longitudinal population study "Good Ageing in Skåne. (lu.se)
PSCI was defined as MMSE<27 and/or MoCA<25 and severe cognitive impairment as MMSE<23. (lu.se)

For now, I think there is enough information to encourage stroke patients to view food as one of their most powerful tools to optimize their brain health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
OBJECTIVES: Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) has considerable impact on patients and society. (lu.se)
There are reports of oligoclonal bands in the CSF of stroke patients, suggesting that in some people a B-lymphocyte response to stroke may occur in the CNS. (jneurosci.org)
After a stroke, up to 60% of patients suffer a problem in cognition causing poor memory, language, planning tasks or attention/concentration. (stroke.org.uk)
The researchers have created a new cognitive screen after stroke which can be used to predict the long-term cognitive problems patients can have and how well they are able to function in everyday life. (stroke.org.uk)
This will provide a unique 'cognitive profile' for patients. (stroke.org.uk)
But it's not clear how the new screen can be given to stroke patients in the clinic. (stroke.org.uk)
however, previous stroke did not affect survival in these patients (p = 0.676). (bmj.com)
Cognitive rehabilitation programmes either attempt to retrain lost or poor memory functions, or teach patients strategies to cope with them. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Methods and analysis: This is a prospective observational trial aiming to investigate the cumulative incidence of perioperative covert stroke and test the hypothesis that perioperative covert stroke associates with POCD in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac and non-neurological surgery. (quanterix.com)
Cognitive impairment and insomnia are common complications for stroke patients , and often coexist without effective therapy . (bvsalud.org)
M-SZRD is a more effective treatment for improving cognitive function in patients with post- stroke cognitive impairment and comorbid insomnia symptoms, possibly by regulating the cortisol levels of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and FT3 levels of the hypothalamus -pituitary- thyroid axis. (bvsalud.org)
6,7 Compared to larger infarctions that involve the cortex, patients with LACS often have a lower grade of stroke severity1 and a better short-time prognosis. (touchneurology.com)
We developed a deep-learning (DL)-based signature using positron emission tomography (PET) to objectively evaluate cognitive decline in patients with stroke. (portrai.io)
The score of cognitive decline signature using FDG PET was positively correlated with age, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-lymphocyte ratio and negatively correlated with body mass index in patients with stroke. (portrai.io)
Two-hundred and fifty-six stroke patients were assessed at six months. (rcsi.com)
A new study has found that one in 14 older patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery experiences a clinically covert perioperative stroke, increasing the risk of cognitive decline within 1-year post-stroke. (neurodiem.hr)
We aimed to investigate the association of clinically overt and silent brain lesions with cognitive function in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. (nih.gov)
Twenty-eight patients (2.3%) experienced a stroke/TIA during 2 years of follow-up. (nih.gov)
We are looking for healthy adults to test a novel therapeutic approach for stroke patients that involves a combination of two non-invasive technologies. (mpg.de)
Other studies globally have found evidence that COVID-19 can cause lasting cognitive and mental health issues among recovered patients reporting, including fatigue, 'brain fog', problems recalling words, sleep disturbances, anxiety and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after infection. (baptisthealth.net)
The Patients took cognitive tests an average of six months after their illness. (baptisthealth.net)
Cognitive symptoms, often described by patients as "brain fog", are frequently reported following SARS-CoV-2 infection. (cdc.gov)
In patients who did not meet that threshold, there was an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment, with a hazard ratio of approximately 1.3 in the overall sample population and 1.8 in persons above 65 years. (medscape.com)

An FDDNP brain scan of an individual with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) illustrates the parietal and frontal regions of the brain (see arrows) that have significant relationships to cognitive function. (uclahealth.org)
For the study, the team assessed 75 people who were healthy or had mild cognitive impairment, a risk factor for the future development of Alzheimer's. (uclahealth.org)
Although studies show positive, statistically significant effects of tDCS therapy for mild neurocognitive disorders, the evidence is still inconclusive regarding its long-lasting and generalizable cognitive effects. (jaimonline.org)
However, only a few studies have focused on early functional alteration in T2DM prior to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). (frontiersin.org)
The second study was published in Experimental Gerontology , [ 3 ] which looked at mild cognitive impairment and physical activity. (medscape.com)
This clearly shows that physical activity might prevent mild cognitive impairment. (medscape.com)

The DL-based cognitive signature using FDG PET was successfully transferred to an independent stroke cohort. (portrai.io)

They also looked at additional factors that are known to affect cognitive performance, including age, gender, education level, participation in cognitively stimulating activities, physical activity, smoking and genetics. (medicalxpress.com)

The current small study demonstrated that not only stroke risk, but also the burden of plaques and tangles, as measured by a UCLA brain scan, may influence cognitive decline. (uclahealth.org)
The researchers also observed that FDDNP binding levels in the brain correlated with participants' cognitive performance. (uclahealth.org)
For example, volunteers who had greater difficulties with problem-solving and language displayed higher levels of the FDDNP marker in areas of their brain that control those cognitive activities. (uclahealth.org)
To find out the known as well as some new factors which increase the risk of occurrence of stroke (half body paralysis, Lakwa) and of memory problem and other brain related problems. (neurodegenerationresearch.eu)
Data on risk factors, brain MRI, cognitive function evaluation and serum immune-inflammatory cytokines will be collected and analysed. (quanterix.com)
The importance of diet and the gut-brain axis for brain health and cognitive function is increasingly acknowledged. (mdpi.com)
In this review article, we discuss the potential benefits of IF on cognitive function and the possible effects on the prevention and progress of brain-related disorders in animals and humans. (mdpi.com)
Lacunar strokes (LACS), which result from occlusion of the deep penetrating arteries in the brain, are often milder than embolic or large vessel strokes. (touchneurology.com)
Current innovative neuropsychiatric approaches to address post-stroke cognitive impairment include neurofeedback therapy (NFT), which retrains brain waves with electroencephalography. (jaimonline.org)
It suggested that distributed brain structural network disruption may play a pivot role in the cognitive decline. (bmj.com)
Early detection of the brain functional changes of this stage could be clinically significant, because it might provide theoretical evidence for explaining cognitive changes related to T2DM and might greatly postpone the onset of MCI. (frontiersin.org)
Clinically, overt and silent brain infarcts had a similar impact on cognitive decline. (nih.gov)
A stroke (sometimes called a "brain attack") happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. (kidshealth.org)
In an ischemic (ih-SKEE-mik) stroke , these substances can't get to the brain and brain cells die. (kidshealth.org)
In a hemorrhagic (heh-meh-RA-jik) stroke , a blood vessel in the brain breaks, flooding the brain with blood and damaging brain cells. (kidshealth.org)
Children whose perinatal strokes cause more brain injury might have seizures . (kidshealth.org)
These children might also have sudden paralysis (inability to move) or weakness on one side of the body, depending on the area of the brain that's affected and the amount of damage the stroke causes. (kidshealth.org)
Brain atrophy patterns are recognised as signatures of neurodegenerative conditions, but the natural history of brain atrophy after stroke remains poorly described. (medrxiv.org)
A study to learn more about asundexian for prevention of stroke in male and female participants who already had such a stroke due to a blood clot that formed outside the heart and travelled to the brain, or temporary stroke-like symptoms. (who.int)

Over half of the sample (56.6%) were found to have cognitive impairment, with significant associations between cognitive impairment and female sex (odds ratio (OR) = 1.6, 95% CI 1.01-2.57) and history of cerebrovascular disease (OR = 2.22, 95% CI 1.38-3.59). (rcsi.com)
Specific evidence of cerebrovascular disease, eg, strokes and transient ischemic attacks: The cerebrovascular insult should precede (by no more than 3 mo) or coincide with the onset or worsening of cognitive abnormalities. (medscape.com)

Prestroke cognitive decline seems to have an additional negative influence on survival, but previous stroke does not seem to affect survival. (bmj.com)
Linear regression models were used to assess the differences in cognitive scores between stroke cases and controls adjusting for prestroke cognitive function as assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination scores, and with and without adjustment for vascular risk factors. (haifa.ac.il)

Adults with confusion or memory loss should talk to a health care professional who can assess cognitive decline and address possible treatment of symptoms, management of other co-occurring chronic health conditions, advance care planning, and caregiving needs, and who ensures that the patient receives appropriate information and referrals. (cdc.gov)
The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of M-SZRD in treating post- stroke cognitive impairment with comorbid insomnia symptoms. (bvsalud.org)
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Stroke? (kidshealth.org)
Describe cognitive symptoms associated with post-COVID conditions (PCC). (cdc.gov)
A thorough history of possible patient symptoms prior to treatment may provide useful information regarding the possibility of an impending major event during treatment, as several TIAs occurring close together often precede a major stroke. (medscape.com)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-related cognitive decline is associated with neuroimaging changes. (frontiersin.org)
Currently, neuroimaging methods have been generally applied to probe the mechanism of T2DM-related cognitive impairment ( 7 - 10 ). (frontiersin.org)

Some studies have reported positive results of cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems, but the results obtained from previous systematic reviews have been less positive and they have reported inconclusive evidence. (nottingham.ac.uk)
We selected randomised controlled trials in which cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems was compared to a control condition. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Typical rehabilitation treatments tend to focus on motor dysfunctions to aid mobility and independent living, often overshadowing cognitive needs. (jaimonline.org)
2 Conventional post-stroke treatment includes physical, occupational and speech therapies in varying intensities and frequencies in either acute rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities or in-home care. (jaimonline.org)
Neuropsychological rehabilitation post-stroke is also required as part of stroke rehabilitation models to meet the burden of post-stroke cognitive impairment. (rcsi.com)
METHODS: Two independent, blinded assessors reviewed high-impact journals representing: general medicine (n=4), gerontology/rehabilitation (n=3), neurology (n=4), psychiatry (n=4), psychology (n=4), and stroke (n=3) January 2000 to October 2011 inclusive. (uea.ac.uk)

Cognitive interview methods are founded on the underlying theory of the question response process. (cdc.gov)
Methods: One hundred thirty-two Framingham study participants (mean age=77±9 years, 54% women) with prospectively validated initial strokes, as well as age- and gender-matched controls, underwent identical cognitive evaluations ∼six-months after the stroke. (haifa.ac.il)
METHODS: Existing data from the United States' Health and Retirement Study (HRS) were used to identify 146 caregivers from among couples in which 1 individual reported surviving a recent stroke and experiencing functional limitations. (umich.edu)
Methods: Randomized controlled trials examining the association between structured PA training and cognitive performance poststroke were identified using electronic databases EMBASE and MEDLINE. (cdc.gov)

Folate supplements do not seem to improve cognitive function in older adults. (msdmanuals.com)

The global burden of ischaemic strokes is almost 4-fold greater than haemorrhagic strokes. (ncl.ac.uk)
Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a major contributor to age-related dementing illnesses which imposes a tremendous burden on families and society. (bmj.com)
More work is needed to identify the processes that may contribute to the diminished cognitive capacity among these adults so that interventions may be developed to reduce caregiver burden and promote cognitive health. (umich.edu)

This study aimed to compare the cognitive performance of people with stroke according to the affected hemisphere and artery, using a neuropsychological instrument. (bvsalud.org)
differing stroke settings (acute stroke, n=11 articles), and reference standards used (neuropsychological battery, n=21 articles). (ox.ac.uk)

The z-scores of K-MMSE at 3 months differed significantly between the groups after adjustment for initial stroke severity (p = 0.014). (omicsdi.org)

Dr. Cherian's study included 106 participants, who had a history of stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
However, participants whose diet most closely resembled the Mediterranean or DASH diets - rather than the MIND diet - did not experience a slower rate of cognitive decline. (medicalnewstoday.com)
From 2004 to 2017, Cherian and colleagues studied 106 participants of the Rush Memory and Aging Project who had a history of stroke for cognitive decline, including decline in one's ability to think, reason and remember. (medicalxpress.com)
The estimated effect of the diet remained strong even after taking into account participants' level of education and participation in cognitive and physical activities. (medicalxpress.com)
We included studies where more than 75% of the participants had experienced a stroke, or if separate data were available from those with stroke in mixed aetiology studies. (nottingham.ac.uk)
While earlier reviews had suggested a selective benefit of aerobic training (6) or combined aerobic and resistance training on improved executive control (7), a recent Cochrane review (12 studies, 754 participants) found no benefit of aerobic exercise on any cognitive domain (8). (medicaljournals.se)
Results Ninety-three stroke (26 women, 66.7±12 years) and 39 control participants (15 women, 68.7±7 years) were available at 3 years. (medrxiv.org)

The team then used a linear mixed model, which accounted for age and other possible factors that could influence cognitive decline, such as sex, education, genetics, late-life cognitive activity, calorie intake, physical activity, and smoking. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Adults should discuss confusion or memory loss with a health care professional who can assess cognitive decline and address possible treatments and issues related to chronic disease management, medical care, and caregiving. (cdc.gov)
Questions for Debra Brody, Lead Author of " Cognitive Performance in Adults Aged 60 and Over, NHANES 2011-2014 . (cdc.gov)
The report showed the wide range of cognitive performance among adults 60 and older in the U.S. Further examination of these data in relation to other medical conditions may provide insight in understanding how cognition changes as we age. (cdc.gov)
Gali Ellenblum applied this framework to writing in English and Hebrew, showing that both the stroke patterns taught in school, and the patterns adults actually use in their writing, can be modeled successfully with ranked violable constraints. (jhu.edu)
Many of us think that strokes only happen in adults, especially older adults. (kidshealth.org)
Strokes in adults often happen because of high blood pressure, diabetes, or atherosclerosis. (kidshealth.org)
Increases in total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein associated with decreased cognitive performance in healthy elderly adults. (edu.au)

There are many risk factors that are amenable to change - cardiovascular function, diet, exercise, inflammation and oxidative stress - that we can target through interventions aiming to preserve cognitive function across the lifespan. (edu.au)
Other risk factors for cognitive decline that are also potentially amenable through dietary and lifestyle interventions are specific nutrient status, oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance. (edu.au)

Currently, there is little evidence on whether the patient outcome is improved by diagnosis and advice and no standardised care pathway on cognitive deficit following stroke. (stroke.org.uk)

The six-question cognitive decline module (optional for states in 2015 and 2016) examines how SCD affects the life of respondents aged ≥45 years, including difficulties performing activities or caring for themselves. (cdc.gov)

The objective was to look at the relationship between MIND diet adherence and cognitive decline after a stroke. (peanut-institute.com)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether persons caring for a spouse who experienced a recent stroke may be at risk for poor cognitive functioning compared with non-caregivers. (umich.edu)
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of physical activity (PA) training on cognitive function poststroke and identify intervention and sample characteristics that may moderate treatment effects. (cdc.gov)

Lacunar strokes are believed to be caused by lipohyalinotic intrinsic disease of the small penetrating vessels. (medscape.com)
Occlusion of single penetrating branches of the middle and anterior cerebral arteries that supply the deep white and gray matter produce the lacunar type of stroke. (medscape.com)
In this review paper, different types of vascular cognitive impairment are discussed, with emphasis on cognitive impairment related to lacunar strokes (LACS). (touchneurology.com)

Mixed-effects analyses demonstrated that combined aerobic and strength training programs generated the largest cognitive gains and that improvements in cognitive performance were achieved even in the chronic stroke phase (mean=2.6 years poststroke). (cdc.gov)

The incidence of stroke is increasing and is expected to continue to increase with the aging population, escalating rates of obesity and physical inactivity, and the rising prevalence of heart failure. (uwaterloo.ca)
To investigate the prevalence and incidence of and risk factors for stroke and cognitive decline in the elderly. (neurodegenerationresearch.eu)
Encouragingly, aspects of secondary prevention were identified that may be protective in reducing the incidence of cognitive impairment post-stroke. (rcsi.com)

The gap between stroke caregivers and non-caregivers in episodic memory remained after adjusting for systematic differences between the 2 groups across an array of risk factors. (umich.edu)

Memory problems are a common cognitive complaint following stroke and can potentially affect ability to complete functional activities. (nottingham.ac.uk)

The study found that greater stroke risk was significantly related to lower performance in several cognitive areas, including language, attention, information-processing speed, memory, visual-spatial functioning (e.g., ability to read a map), problem-solving and verbal reasoning. (uclahealth.org)

The results clearly showed after 2 years that the intervention program was associated with less cognitive decline. (medscape.com)

Abnormalities in FC are largely related to cognitive abnormalities ( 20 ). (frontiersin.org)
Neurologic conditions facing the dentist include abnormalities associated with the cranial nerves, facial sensory loss, facial paralysis, and conditions such as epilepsy, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and myasthenia gravis. (medscape.com)

A major event may be associated with many transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or minor strokes, that last for a few minutes. (medscape.com)

After showing that the "MIND" diet can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's, researchers are now tackling stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Both have been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, heart attack and stroke. (medicalxpress.com)
Even people who moderately adhered had reduced risk of AD and cognitive decline. (medicalxpress.com)
The connection between stroke risk and cognitive decline has been well established by previous research. (uclahealth.org)
It's very important to treat it, since AFib can put you at risk for stroke and other heart conditions . (medlineplus.gov)
People with pre-existing cognitive impairment are at higher risk for developing delirium. (touchneurology.com)
Background: Individuals with a high risk of stroke are also more prone to cognitive impairment perhaps because of concomitant vascular risk factors. (haifa.ac.il)
This association cannot be entirely explained by the individual's cognitive function prior to stroke or by concomitant vascular risk factor levels. (haifa.ac.il)
The risk factors for stroke in children are more varied. (kidshealth.org)
These and other risk factors have been shown to contribute to cognitive ageing. (edu.au)
Much of our work has focused on cardiovascular function and specifically how blood pressure, arterial stiffness and vascular elasticity contribute to cognitive function and the risk of cognitive decline. (edu.au)
Results of weighted Poisson regression models indicated that stroke caregivers were at risk for poorer performance than non-caregivers in working memory, semantic memory, learning, and episodic memory. (umich.edu)
A neurovascular accident (stroke) is often fatal but may be precipitated by multiple non-life-threatening events that if identified, can reduce the risk of an acute and serious outcome when the patient is in dental treatment. (medscape.com)

As an investigation into question validity, a cognitive interviewing study allows researchers and survey designers to understand whether or not a question is capturing the intended constructs and gives insight into design changes that may advance the survey·s overall goals. (cdc.gov)

It is accepted that aerobic exercise can improve physical health in both healthy and stroke populations. (uwaterloo.ca)
Exercise and physical activity may potentially have positive benefit on cognitive function. (medicaljournals.se)
1.Kennedy G, Meyer D, Hardman RJ, Macpherson H, Scholey AB, Pipingas A. Modelling Modifiable Predictors of Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Exercise, Aortic Stiffness, and the Importance of Physical Fitness. (edu.au)
Effects of physical activity on poststroke cognitive function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (cdc.gov)

Cognitive function , sleep quality , depression , and anxiety disorders were evaluated in both groups before and after treatment . (bvsalud.org)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). (wikipedia.org)

In contrast to a small body of previous research suggesting positive benefits of exercise on cognition post-stroke, the current study found that 6 months of high or low intensity exercise was not effective in improving cognitive function, specifically executive functions. (medicaljournals.se)
Although being underweight may negatively affect global cognition post-stroke, obesity could induce frontal lobe dysfunctions, specifically phonemic and semantic word fluency. (omicsdi.org)

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