AMNESIA AFTER THE HEMORRHAGIC AND ISCHEMIC STROKE: IS IT POSSIBLE TO MINIMIZE ITS DEVELOPMENT ALREADY IN INTENSIVE CARE?

Memory impairment following hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes is a significant challenge that impacts the quality of life and social adaptation of patients. Both types of strokes disrupt the brain's circulatory function, causing neuronal death in areas responsible for memory, with ischemic strokes resulting in tissue hypoxia and hemorrhagic strokes leading to brain compression and edema. These disturbances lead to cognitive dysfunction, particularly affecting memory. The study investigates the mechanisms behind memory impairment after stroke and examines whether early interventions in intensive care can minimize cognitive deficits. The research was conducted in a hospital located in a frontline-adjacent area of Ukraine, involving 15 patients aged 45 to 91 years, all diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Early rehabilitation, including monitoring cerebral perfusion, administering oxygen therapy, and providing neuroprotective treatment, resulted in improved memory preservation in patients. The findings emphasize the significance of timely neuroprotective interventions to reduce cognitive impairments during the acute phase of stroke treatment.