Evaluation and follow-up of cognitive functions in patients with minor stroke and transient ischemic attack

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Deniz C., Celik Y., GULTEKIN T. O., BARAN G. E., DENIZ C., Asil T.

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT, vol.12, pp.2039-2048, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.2147/ndt.s102193
  • Journal Name: NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISEASE AND TREATMENT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2039-2048
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and purpose: We aimed to examine the incidence of cognitive impairment among patients with stroke, the associated risk factors, progression of the cognitive impairment, and the association between the localization of the lesion(s) as detected by magnetic resonance imaging and the affected areas of cognitive function.