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Progressive cognitive impairment after stroke.

James F Toole1, Rafeeque Bhadelia, Jeff D Williamson

  • 1Stroke Research Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA. jtoole@wfubmc.edu

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases : the Official Journal of National Stroke Association
|October 2, 2007
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Stroke, particularly in the left hemisphere, significantly accelerates cognitive decline in older adults. However, this cognitive loss appears to lessen over time, possibly due to compensatory learning mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Cognitive decline is a significant concern in aging populations.
  • The impact of stroke on long-term cognitive function requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between stroke and cognitive decline in an elderly cohort.
  • To determine if stroke location (hemisphere, posterior circulation) influences cognitive decline rate.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) cohort (n=5364, aged 65+).
  • Longitudinal assessment of cognitive function using the modified mini-mental state (3MS) examination (1992-1998).
  • Linear regression models used to assess the impact of baseline and subsequent strokes on 3MS scores, controlling for confounders.

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Main Results:

  • Participants with stroke experienced a greater annual decline in 3MS scores compared to those without stroke.
  • Left hemisphere strokes were associated with a more substantial initial decline in cognitive function (6.2 points/year) than right hemisphere strokes (3.5 points/year).
  • The rate of cognitive decline associated with stroke showed a trend toward amelioration after the first year.

Conclusions:

  • Stroke significantly exacerbates cognitive decline in older adults.
  • Left hemisphere strokes have a more pronounced negative impact on cognition compared to right hemisphere strokes.
  • Cognitive deficits following stroke may diminish over time, suggesting potential for neuroplasticity and relearning.