The frequency with which patients experience transient cognitive impairment, as well as persistent cognitive impairment after stroke reinforces the importance of routine cognitive testing after cerebrovascular events,1,3 using a tool such as the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment).2
References:
1. Mazzucco S, Li L, Tuna MA, et al.; Oxford Vascular Study. Hemodynamic correlates of transient cognitive impairment after transient ischemic attack and minor stroke: a transcranial Doppler study. Int J Stroke 2016; 11 (9): 978–986.
2. Sivakumar L, Kate M, Jeerakathil T, et al. Serial Montreal Cognitive Assessments demonstrate reversible cognitive impairment in patients with acute transient ischemic attack and minor stroke. Stroke 2014; 45 (6): 1709–1715.
3. Pendlebury ST, Wadling S, Silver LE, et al. Transient cognitive impairment in TIA and minor stroke. Stroke 2011; 42 (11): 3116–3121.