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Are multiple cerebral infarcts synergistic?

N Wolfe1, V L Babikian, R T Linn

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine, Berkeley.

Archives of Neurology
|February 1, 1994
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Multiple strokes can synergistically impair cognition, leading to unexpected frontal lobe deficits. This case study highlights how posterior lesions can exacerbate cognitive decline, impacting executive functions.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Understanding the cumulative impact of cerebrovascular events on cognitive function is crucial.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on the effects of single stroke events.

Observation:

  • A longitudinal case study followed a 66-year-old man with multiple lacunar infarcts over 3.5 years.
  • The patient experienced two additional cortical infarctions during the study period.
  • Neuropsychological, neurological, and radiological evaluations were conducted periodically.

Findings:

  • Stepwise cognitive decline was observed, with unexpected exacerbation of frontal neurobehavioral features after posterior cortical lesions.
  • A left posterior parietal infarct led to new frontal impairments like impulsivity and difficulty shifting set.

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  • A subsequent right occipital infarct resulted in further frontal lobe deficits, including incontinence.

    • Implications:

    • The cumulative effects of multiple infarcts appear synergistic, not merely additive.
    • Posterior cortical infarcts can elicit frontal lobe deficits, suggesting complex neural network interactions.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering the cumulative burden of cerebrovascular disease in cognitive assessment.