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Mental slowness and executive dysfunctions in patients with metabolic syndrome

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2009.06.071

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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.

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Síndrome metabòlica, Neuropsicologia, Trastorns de la cognició

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Metabolic syndrome, Neuropsychology, Cognition disorders

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Articles publicats en revistes (IDIBAPS: Institut d'investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer)
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SEGURA I FÀBREGAS, Bàrbara, et al. Mental slowness and executive dysfunctions in patients with metabolic syndrome. Neuroscience Letters. 2009. Vol. 462, num. 1, pags. 49-53. ISSN 0304-3940. [consulted: 16 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/161647

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