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[The prevalence of dementia three months after stroke and its risk factors]

Banu Tamam1, Nebahat Taşdemir, Yusuf Tamam

  • 1Diyarbakir Devlet Hastanesi, Nöroloji AD, Diyarbakir.

Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Psychiatry
|March 12, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Post-stroke dementia (PSD) affects 30.2% of stroke survivors. Key risk factors include older age, atrial fibrillation, and initial cognitive and functional status, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
  • Post-stroke dementia (PSD) is a significant complication, impacting patient quality of life and increasing societal burden.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of PSD is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of post-stroke dementia (PSD) 3 months after stroke.
  • To identify clinical and sociodemographic risk factors associated with PSD development.

Summary:

  • A study of 106 stroke patients found that 30.2% developed PSD within 3 months.
  • Predictive factors for PSD included advanced age, atrial fibrillation, multiple brain lesions, and poorer cognitive and functional status at hospitalization.
  • These findings underscore the commonality of PSD and the importance of early risk factor assessment.

Impact:

  • Early identification and management of PSD risk factors can mitigate the long-term consequences of stroke.
  • Reducing PSD prevalence can improve patient quality of life and lessen the societal impact of stroke.
  • This research provides valuable data for healthcare providers in stroke rehabilitation and dementia care settings.
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