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Noor Kamal Al-Qazzaz¹, Sawal Hamid Ali², Siti Anom Ahmad³

¹Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq.

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|September 18, 2014

Summary

Stroke survivors often experience cognitive impairment and memory loss, increasing dementia risk. This review proposes a Post-Stroke Memory Assessment (PSMA) scheme to detect memory deficits and guide therapy for better quality of life.

Keywords:

dementia memory neuropsychological assessment vascular dementia

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuropsychology
Geriatrics

Background:

Cognitive impairment and memory dysfunction are prevalent post-stroke, significantly impacting survivors' quality of life.
Stroke patients face a high risk of developing dementia, particularly within the first year.
Early assessment of stroke's effects on the brain is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize available neuropsychological assessments for detecting dementia and memory loss after stroke.
To propose a novel Post-Stroke Memory Assessment (PSMA) scheme tailored to stroke location and affected brain regions.
To present an optimal therapeutic program to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of stroke types, risk factors for dementia, and diagnostic criteria.
Analysis of existing neuropsychological assessments used in evaluating cognitive deficits post-stroke.
Development of a structured PSMA scheme based on recognized studies and brain-lesion correlations.

Main Results:

Identified key stroke-related factors contributing to cognitive impairment and dementia.
Highlighted the utility and limitations of current neuropsychological tools.
Proposed a PSMA scheme integrating assessments based on stroke location and memory function.

Conclusions:

Effective detection of post-stroke memory loss requires targeted neuropsychological assessments.
The proposed PSMA scheme offers a structured approach to evaluate memory deficits, aiding in dementia risk stratification.
Personalized therapeutic strategies informed by PSMA can improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors.