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Secondary prevention and cognitive function after stroke: a study protocol for a 5-year follow-up of the ASPIRE-S cohort
Introduction Cognitive impairment is common following stroke and can increase disability and levels of dependency of patients, potentially leading to greater burden on carers and the healthcare system. Effective cardiovascular risk factor control through secondary preventive medications may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. However, adherence to medications is often poor and can be adversely affected by cognitive deficits. Suboptimal medication adherence negatively impacts secondary prevention targets, increasing the risk of recurrent stroke and further cognitive decline. The aim of this study is to profile cognitive f...
Source: BMJ Open - March 27, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Rohde, D., Williams, D., Gaynor, E., Bennett, K., Dolan, E., Callaly, E., Large, M., Hickey, A. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine, Epidemiology Protocol Source Type: research