Well shit, at age 50, when I stroked, my right carotid artery was 80% blocked, then 3 years later had completely closed up. 13 years post stroke collateral arteries went around it. I am 100% certain that I have no cognitive impairment 14 years post stroke. Arrogance is not a cognitive impairment on my part.
Carotid atherosclerosis among middle-aged individualsr predicts cognition: A 10-year follow-up study
Researchers explored the long-term predictive as well as interaction impacts of structural and functional carotid atherosclerosis markers on cognitive decline in future. They analyzed 528 middle-aged individuals, who got enrolled in the carotid atherosclerosis examination in Kaohsiung Atherosclerosis Longitudinal Study between 2006-2009. These individuals were examined for cognition between 2016-2019. Low 10-year Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores with p < 0.001 and p = 0.03, respectively, were noted in relation to each case of advanced structural atherosclerosis and advanced functional atherosclerosis. Experts found an interaction impact between structural and functional atherosclerosis on the MoCA score 10 years later. They concluded that carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged persons can serve as a predictor of their cognitive function in 10 years. An improved predictive power for cognitive decline could be achieved with the help of combined information about both arterial wall and stiffness.
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