2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.02.039
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Stroke severity predicts poststroke delirium and its association with dementia: Longitudinal observation from a low income setting

Abstract: Objective: The effect of deliriumon stroke outcome has not been quantified in sub-Saharan Africa. We investigated the prevalence of delirium occurring within one week of stroke in Nigerian survivors and its association with dementia and mortality at 3 months. Methods: Delirium was ascertained after repeated assessments within one week of stroke using the Confusion Assessment Method. Demographic and clinical characteristics, stroke severity, current and pre-morbid cognitive functioning were also assessed. Par… Show more

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“…Consistent with other studies, both in LMIC (35) and HIC (36), stroke was a strong predictor of dementia, particularly in the younger age group. Similar to previous Latin American studies, diabetes was not associated with dementia (37).…”
Section: Health Factorssupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Consistent with other studies, both in LMIC (35) and HIC (36), stroke was a strong predictor of dementia, particularly in the younger age group. Similar to previous Latin American studies, diabetes was not associated with dementia (37).…”
Section: Health Factorssupporting
confidence: 91%
“…A total of 134 articles were read in full length and 30 were included in the review. 15-44 In these 30 articles, 24 unique populations were identified (Figure 1). The discrepancy between the number of articles and the number of unique populations was caused by the fact that the same population was described in more than one article.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These reports suggest that nearly 50% of older West African stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment or dementia. More than 30% of stroke survivors may develop delirium within days after the stroke majority 66% of which is hypoactive [101]. Those with severe stroke injury and developing were more prone to succumb to dementia or early death.…”
Section: Vascular Cognitive Impairment Vascular Cognitive Disorders mentioning
confidence: 99%