Frequency of cognitive impairment in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in Mexico.

Edgar R Valdivia-TangarifeFernando Cortés-EnríquezAlejandra Morlett-ParedesTeresita Villaseñor-CabreraJorge I Gámez-NavaMario A Mireles-RamírezLaura González-LópezMiguel Á Macías-Islas

Published in: Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical (2024)

This study showed that 70% of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder patients exhibited cognitive impairment in two or more cognitive domains. Determining the frequency of cognitive impairment will guide the decision of Neuropsychologists in planning cognitive rehabilitation across various domains.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
spectrum disorder
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
decision making