A neuropsychological study of 12 patients with transient ischemic attacks before and after EC/IC bypass surgery.

Abstract

A neuropsychological study of 12 patients with transient ischemic attacks from the carotid artery territory was carried out about 2 months following their latest attack, about a week before STA/MCA bypass operation, and again 3 months postoperatively. The results suggest that the TIA patients as a group were slightly intellectually impaired preoperatively. After the operation, a minor neuropsychological improvement had taken place although they still were not fully intellectually rehabilitated.

• Authors: H Nielsen, E Højer-Pedersen, G Gulliksen, J Haase, E Enevoldsen
• Journal: Acta neurologica Scandinavica (Acta Neurol Scand) Vol. 71 Issue 4 Pg. 317-20 (Apr 1985) ISSN: 0001-6314 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 4003035 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Cerebral Revascularization (psychology)
• Female
• Humans
• Ischemic Attack, Transient (psychology, surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neuropsychological Tests
• Postoperative Complications (psychology)
• Prognosis