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Association between ApoE epsilon4 and cognitive impairment after stroke.
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders - 1 Jan 2009
Wagle Jørgen, Farner Lasse, Flekkøy Kjell, Wyller Torgeir Bruun, Sandvik Leiv, Eiklid Kristin L, Fure Brynjar, Stensrød Brynhild, Engedal Knut
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The understanding of the contribution of genetic factors to cognitive impairment after stroke is incomplete. The aim of the study was to examine whether the apolipoprotein E epsilon4 allele (ApoE epsilon4) is a risk factor for cognitive impairment in the early phase after stroke. METHODS: The sample comprised 152 Norwegian stroke rehabilitation inpatients (mean age 76.8 years, SD 10.5)...
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