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Stroke and memory performance in elderly persons without dementia.
Archives of neurology - 1 Apr 2006
Reitz Christiane, Luchsinger Jose A, Tang Ming-Xin, Manly Jennifer, Mayeux Richard
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BACKGROUND: There are conflicting data showing that stroke is associated with a higher risk of dementia and a more severe decline in persons with cognitive impairment. However, it remains unclear if cerebrovascular disease is directly related to cognitive decline in the absence of cognitive impairment or dementia. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between stroke and changes in cognitive function over time in...
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