Scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that around half of patients suffering a stroke had various forms of memory impairment one week after the stroke.
But by three months after the stroke, about one-third of those with memory impairment had improved memory function.
The research was published in Nevropsykologi (Neuropsychology) and was conducted by Dr. Ramune Grambaite et al.
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While more stroke patients survive now than they did in the past, stroke remains a serious and potentially deadly condition.
Survivors may experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue afterward, in addition to memory loss and a reduced ability to learn.
Memory loss is a common symptom after a stroke, but there’s hope for some that those memories could return.
In the study, researchers examined 86 patients with relatively mild strokes and found many had improved mental functioning after 12 weeks.
They found memory improvement is common after a stroke, but there are large individual differences. Some stroke survivors continue to experience memory impairment and need to learn to live with it.
The team says the proportion of patients seen with mild strokes has increased in recent years.
But the consequences in terms of concentration problems, reduced stamina, and changes in memory function are common even in patients with mild strokes.
The researchers noted that good follow-up and support from friends and family are important in the recovery process.
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