Mental slowness and executive dysfunctions in patients with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of vascular risk factors which has been related to dementia and cognitive decline. The aim of this study was to describe the neuropsychological profile of metabolic syndrome patients. An extensive neuropsychological protocol was administered to 55 patients and 35 controls assessing memory, executive, visuoperceptual and visuoconstructive functions, language and speed of processing. There were differences between groups in speed of processing and some executive functions after controlling for the influences of education and gender. The results suggest that metabolic syndrome may be a prodromal state of vascular cognitive impairment.
Segura
Bàrbara
B
Department of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychobiology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Jurado
María Angeles
MA
Freixenet
Núria
N
Albuin
Carlota
C
Muniesa
Jesús
J
Junqué
Carme
C
D003071:Cognition; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008606:Mental Processes; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012737:Sex Factors