Early Subacute White Matter Hyperintensities and Recovery of Language After Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Background

White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are considered to contribute to diminished brain reserve, negatively impacting on stroke recovery. While WMH identified in the chronic phase after stroke have been associated with post-stroke aphasia, the contribution of premorbid WMH to the early recovery of language across production and comprehension has not been investigated.

Objective

To investigate the relationship between premorbid WMH severity and longitudinal comprehension and production outcomes in aphasia, after controlling for stroke lesion variables.

Methods

Longitudinal behavioral data from individuals with a left-hemisphere stroke were included at the early subacute (n = 37) and chronic (n = 28) stage. Spoken language comprehension and production abilities

SUBMITTER: Vadinova V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10152219 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature