Frequency of and risk factors for poor cognitive performance in hemodialysis patients

Conclusions:
There is a high frequency of poor cognitive performance in hemodialysis patients, primarily affecting executive function. Risk factors for worse executive function include vascular risk factors as well as vascular disease. Normal performance on the MMSE does not preclude impaired cognitive function, because individuals with MMSE score ≥24 also have a high frequency of poor cognitive performance.

Source: Neurology - January 28, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarnak, M. J., Tighiouart, H., Scott, T. M., Lou, K. V., Sorensen, E. P., Giang, L. M., Drew, D. A., Shaffi, K., Strom, J. A., Singh, A. K., Weiner, D. E. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Memory, Neuropsychological assessment, Executive function ARTICLE Source Type: research