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Memory Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Stroke ST. PAUL, Minn -- February 1, 2010 -- People who experience memory loss or a decline in their thinking abilities may be at higher risk of stroke, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with dementia, according to a study published in the February 2, 2010 print issue of the journal Neurology. “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, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. For the study, 930 men in Sweden around the age of 70 without a history of stroke participated in 3 mental tests. The first test, called the Trail Making Test A, measures attention and visual-motor abilities. The second, the Trail Making Test B, measures the ability to execute and modify a plan. The third test was the Mini Mental State Examination. During a 13-year period, 166 men developed a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Brain infarction is the most common cause of stroke and happened to 105 patients. The study found that people who were among the bottom 25% of performers on the Trail Making Test B were 3 times more likely to have a stroke or a brain infarction compared with those who scored among the top 25% of performers on the test. The other 2 mental tests did not predict brain infarction or stroke. “Our results support the idea that cognitive decline regardless of whether a person has dementia may predict risk of stroke,” said Dr. Wiberg. “The Trial Making Test B is a simple and cost-effective test that, with more research, could be used to identify those persons for whom stroke prevention measures should be considered.” SOURCE: American Academy of Neurology E-mail this page to a friend or colleague! To print, use this version