Poststroke dementia: prevalence, incidence and risk factors

Abstract

The following review provides a brief synopsis of the existing literature on poststroke dementia. This includes a summary regarding poststroke dementia prevalence, incidence, and commonly identified risk factors. Factors contributing to differing reports, such as differences in methodology and diagnostic criteria, are noted, and their impact on our knowledge base is outlined. It is concluded that a standardized criteria for studying incidence and prevalence of poststroke dementia is required.