Carotid artery stenosis and cognitive impairment / 国际脑血管病杂志
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
;
(12): 147-151, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-423715
ABSTRACT
The relationship between carotid artery stenosis and cognitive function are receiving increasing attention.Most studies have shown that carotid artery stenosis has a direct impact on cognitive impairment.Carotid endarterectomy or stenting can improve the cognitive function to varying degrees in patients with carotid artery stenosis.The mechanism of cognitive impairment in patients with carotid artery disease may be associated with hypoperfusion,white matter lesions,multiple lacunar infarction and spontaneous emboli.
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International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
Year:
2012
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