Informing Patients with Acute Stroke About their Risk of Dementia: A Survey of UK Healthcare Professionals

People who have a stroke are at an increased risk of developing dementia.1,2 According to the 2021 James Lind Alliance –Stroke Association Priority Setting Partnership, cognitive issues after stroke are a key concern of people who have a stroke.3 Identifying which patients with acute stroke are at risk of dementia could help patients and their carers to plan for the future. However, informing a patient who has jus t had a stroke about their risk of dementia may cause anxiety.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research