The Spectrum of Aphasia Subtypes and Etiology in Subacute Stroke

Conclusions: (1) Aphasias are a heterogeneous entity in subtype and etiology; (2) Broca, global, anomic, and subcortical aphasias accounted for the vast majority of aphasia subtypes; (3) SVD, cardioembolism, and hemorrhage are significantly associated with certain signature aphasic syndromes; and (4) determination of aphasia subtype can assist with etiology, prognosis, influence aphasia therapy, and provide the basis for future randomized controlled trials with pharmacological therapy or behavioral therapy.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research