Uppsala, Sweden, February 2 -- A new research suggests that a pattern of cognitive dysfunction, such as poor concentration, distractibility, and deficits in memory in the aged, may be linked to greater risk of stroke, irrespective of whether they have been diagnosed with dementia.
"Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death among older people, making early identification of people at high risk of stroke extremely important, so preventative measures can be taken," said study author Bernice Wiberg, MD, with Uppsala University in Sweden.
930 men studied for concentration powers
The researchers carried out a study to determine how interlinked the powers of concentration and memory are with the risk of stroke. They recruited 930 men in Sweden with an average age of 70 years and no history of stroke.
