Assessment of working memory in patients with small artery stroke at the Neurology Department of Befelatanana University Hospital, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Key Points

• Patients with small artery stroke demonstrate significant impairments in working memory, affecting cognitive function.
• Working memory assessments indicated a stark contrast in performance compared to healthy individuals.
• Analysis conducted within the Neurology Department assessed cognitive function in patients with small artery stroke.
• Findings highlight the urgent need for targeted cognitive rehabilitation strategies in this patient population.