POST-STROKE DEMENTIA: FEATURES OF CLINICA-NEUROLOGI, NEUROPHYSIOLOGII IMMUNOLOGI, IMPROVEMENT OF REHABILITATION MEASURES

Abstract

Post-stroke dementia (PSD) is a clinical entity that encompasses all types of dementia following an index stroke, which may affect up to one third of stroke survivors. Unlike physical disability after stroke, cognitive function usually worsens over time and are often overlooked with detrimental impacts on the quality of life of survivors. The risk factors for post-stroke dementia are multifactorial and includes genetic predisposition, demographic factors (like older age and lower education status), pre-stroke cognitive and functional status, prior transient ischemic attack or stroke, vascular risk factors, characteristics and medical diseases associated with complications of stroke.