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To assess the association of comorbidities with functional independence and cognitive outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.

August 13, 2026Open Access

A Study on Assessing Comorbidity Patterns, Physical and Cognitive Function in First Ever Ischemic Stroke

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Cross-sectional study analyzes comorbidities' impact on stroke outcomes, highlighting rehabilitation benefits.

To assess the association of comorbidities with functional independence and cognitive outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients.
Cross-sectional design conducted in a tertiary care hospital
64 patients aged 45-75 with first-ever ischemic stroke were analyzed
Patients were divided into groups based on the presence of comorbidities and assessed using BI and MoCA.
Diabetes mellitus was present in 42.2% of participants.
At baseline, patients with comorbidities had a higher rate of severe dependence compared to those without.
Follow-up showed significant improvements in both physical and cognitive function.

1Agna Rino, 1Nalina S. Kaimal, 1Sona Joseph, 2*Mrs. Zuhara Mariyam (2026) studied this question.

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