Assessment of cognitive impairment in patients with vascular risk factors at 108 Military Central Hospital

  • Nguyen Hong Quan Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108

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Cognitive impairment, Mini-Mental State Examination, vascular risk factors, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, obesity, aging population, dementia, cognitive decline

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Objective: This study aimed to screen for cognitive impairment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scale in patients with vascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Subject and method: A total of 263 outpatients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and/or a history of smoking were screened using the MMSE scale at 108 Military Central Hospital between March 2023 and October 2023. The study design was a prospective cross-sectional approach, with data analyzed using SPSS software. Result: Cognitive impairment was observed in 48% of the patients, predominantly in individuals over 60 years old. The prevalence of cognitive impairment increased with age and was significantly associated with vascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia (p<0.05). Patients with a higher number of risk factors demonstrated increased cognitive impairment (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between cognitive impairment, as assessed by the MMSE scale, and the presence of vascular risk factors. This study highlights the importance of early screening and intervention for cognitive decline in patients with comorbid vascular conditions.

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