Epidemiological studies of the effect of stroke on incident dementia: a systematic review

George M Savva, Blossom C M Stephan, Alzheimer's Society Vascular Dementia Systematic Review Group

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Abstract

Stroke is implicated in the incidence of dementia, and the risk of poststroke dementia is well characterized, but the excess risk of dementia in those with stroke compared with those without stroke is not well known.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e41-46
Number of pages6
JournalStroke
Volume41
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2010

Keywords

  • Apolipoproteins E
  • Dementia
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke

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