Prevalence and significance of stroke symptoms among patients receiving maintenance dialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and potential significance of stroke symptoms among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients without a prior diagnosis of stroke or TIA.

Methods

We enrolled 148 participants with ESRD from 5 clinics. Stroke symptoms and functional status, basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL, IADL), were ascertained by validated questionnaires. Cognitive function was assessed with a neurocognitive battery. Cognitive impairment was defined as a score 2 SDs below norms for age and education in 2 domains. IADL impairment was defined as needing assistance in at least 1 of 7 IADLs.

Results

Among the 126 participants without a prior stroke or TIA, 46 (36.5%) had experienced one or more strok

SUBMITTER: Kurella Tamura M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3430712 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature