Is 25(OH)D Associated with Cognitive Impairment and Functional Improvement in Stroke? A Retrospective Clinical Study

In recent years, vitamin D deficiency has been suggested as a risk factor for ischemic stroke and stroke severity in both animal models and clinical studies. In this retrospective study, we investigated the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and functional outcomes in stroke patients during neurological rehabilitation program. We also investigated whether there is an association between 25(OH)D levels and cognitive impairment.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Seniz Akcay Yalbuzdag, Banu Sarifakioglu, Sevgi Ikbali Afsar, Canan Celik, Aslı Can, Tugba Yegin, Burcu Senturk, Aliye Yildirim Guzelant Source Type: research