Design and Rationale for a Cognitive Outcome Substudy in Ischemic Stroke Patients with High Risk of Cerebral Hemorrhage

Cognitive impairment and dementia are common disabilities after stroke and are associated with increased risks of mortality and recurrent stroke. The prevention of dementia and preserving cognitive function are also important in stroke patients, but its strategy is not established yet. This PICASSO-COG (PreventIon of CArdiovascular events in iSchemic Stroke patients with high risk of cerebral hemOrrhage for reducing COGnitive decline) substudy aims to assess the effects of cilostazol and/or probucol on cognitive function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research