Poststroke cognitive impairment and dementia

Post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia are one of the major causes of the disability and quality of life deterioration following cerebrovascular accident. In this review we cover current views on the prevalence, mechanisms and risk factors of post-stroke cognitive deficit, according to recent publications of leading European opinion leaders in this area. We also focus on the approaches to the pharmacological treatment and the role of neuroprotective agents