Cognitive impairment and quality of life among patients with carotid artery stenosis in Jordan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a significant health problem associated with poor cerebral perfusion, which might negatively affect patients' psychological, physical, and cognitive health status. This study aimed to examined the relationship between CAS, cognitive status, and quality of life (QoL) among patients with CAS. A cross-sectional study was recruited a convenience sample of 140 adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed via Doppler ultrasound with CAS of ≥ 10% severity from two tertiary hospitals in Jordan. Exclusion criteria included patients who had undergone CAS revascularization procedures and those with confirmed psychiatric disorders. Data was collected using three sections; demographic data, the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF, and the mini-mental state examination tools

SUBMITTER: Alnaeem MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12137645 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature