Abstract

Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination in Nondemented Patients after Stroke

Author(s): Dagmar Fiedorova, Petra Krulova, Pavel Ressner,Vladena Jaremova, Jana Slonkova, Michal Bar, David Skoloudik, Hana Zakopcanova Srovnalova

Abstract

Introduction: Cognitive deficit after stroke is common, and beginning cognitive rehabilitation as soon as possible is important to minimize the consequences of the impairment. The aim of this study was to use Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination to compare cognitive function in nondemented and nondepressed stroke patients, 3–6 months after the stroke, with sex- and age-matched controls.

Materials and Methods: A total of 156 participants were included (72 controls: 19 men, mean age 64.5 ± 12.4 years; 84 patients after stroke: 54 men, mean age 62.2 ± 9.0 years).