Prevalence of, and risk factors for, cognitive impairment in lacunar stroke.
Laura OhlmeierStefania NannoniClaudia PalluccaRobin B BrownLaurence LoubiereHugh Stephen Markusnull nullPublished in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2022)
VCI is common in lacunar stroke patients, affecting almost 40%. This prevalence suggests that it should be routinely screened for in clinical practice. Risk factors for VCI in patients with lacunar stroke include diabetes mellitus, depressive symptoms, higher BMI, and WMH severity, while education is protective.