Cognitive impairment after a stroke in young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Information about cognitive functioning is vital in the management of stroke, but the literature is mostly based on data from individuals older than 50 years of age who make up the majority of the stroke population. As cognitive functioning is subject to change due to aging, it is unclear whether such cognitive impairment patterns from the general stroke literature apply to the growing population of younger people with a stroke.

Aim

The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the proportion and severity of cognitive impairment in young-stroke patients.

Summary of review

MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were systematically searched up to 11 October 2022. Studies were included if they reported on a population of y

SUBMITTER: Weterings RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10507997 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature