Cognitive Outcome in Patients with Middle Cerebral Artery and Anterior Cerebral Artery Territory Ischaemic Stroke at a Tertiary Health Care Centre

Vascular cognitive impairment is a significant concern in ischaemic stroke patients. The MoCA scale is an effective tool for the early identification of cognitive impairment, even within the first week post-stroke. Age, education, NIHSS and mRS scores are critical predictors of post-stroke cognitive decline. Further studies are needed to refine cognitive assessment tools, especially for aphasic patients.