Stroke injury, cognitive impairment and vascular dementia
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center · Newcastle University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The global burden of ischaemic strokes is almost 4-fold greater than haemorrhagic strokes. Current evidence suggests that 25-30% of ischaemic stroke survivors develop immediate or delayed vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) or vascular dementia (VaD). Dementia after stroke injury may encompass all types of cognitive disorders. 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. Risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia after stroke are multifactorial including older age, family history, genetic variants, low educational status, vascular comorbidities, prior…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.28
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 173
Authors
3- RNRaj N. KalariaCorresponding
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Newcastle University, University of Ibadan, Newcastle Hospitals - Campus for Ageing and Vitality
- RARufus Akinyemi
Newcastle University, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Newcastle Hospitals - Campus for Ageing and Vitality, University of Ibadan
- MIMasafumi Ihara
University of Ibadan, Newcastle Hospitals - Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Newcastle University, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center
Topics & keywords
- Cognitive impairment
- Dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Stroke (engine)
- Medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Cognition
- Psychiatry
- Good health and well-being