Emotional and Behavioral Sequelae
Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive impairment is a decline in thinking abilities — the ability to think, remember, and make judgments. Cognitive impairment after a stroke shows up in the following forms.
Types of cognitive impairment
- Attention deficit
- Memory impairment
- Visuospatial perception deficit
- Executive function impairment
- Problem-solving ability impairment
The causes, features, and recovery process of cognitive impairment are covered in detail in the Cognitive impairment section.