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April 3, 2026Journal of Neurology1 citationsOpen Access

Influence of preexisting cognitive impairment and comorbidities on post-stroke outcomes: Dijon Stroke Registry

SKSarah Kassir GDGauthier Duloquin YBYannick BéjotCHU Dijon Bourgogne

Key Points

The aim is to assess how preexisting cognitive impairment and comorbidities affect outcomes after stroke.
Analyzed data from Dijon Stroke Registry
Evaluated cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions
Examined patient outcomes after stroke
Cognitive impairment was linked to poorer outcomes after stroke
Effects were independent of other comorbid conditions
Prestroke cognitive status should be integrated into interventional study designs

Abstract

Preexisting cognitive impairment negatively influenced patient outcomes after stroke. The observed associations were independent of comorbid conditions, highlighting the importance of considering prestroke cognitive status in the design and interpretation of interventional studies aiming to improve stroke outcomes.

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