Abstract

IMPACT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH VARIOUS DISEASES

Jasna Jose P.*, Lincy George, K. Krishnakumar and Jisna Jose

ABSTRACT

“Cognitive disorder, also known as neurocognitive disorder, predominately affects the cognitive abilities including learning, memory, perception and problem solving”. It occurs when a person has trouble in recollecting, understanding new things, attention, or making decision that affects their everyday life. This study provides the information about the numerous diseases related with cognitive impairment and also the pathophysiology of the various conditions. In DM, insulin resistance might to contribute cognitive impairment. The cognitive impairments in CVD are due the lowering of the cerebral perfusion. There are different types of tests used to identify thecognitive impairments in various diseases. The Mini-Mental Examination (MMSE 30 point test) is the test used to identify the problem related to the orientation, working, episodic memory, attention, language and visuospacial construction. Neuropsychological test and Addenbrooke’s cognitive examination are also used for screening the cognitive impairments. Different types of cognitive impairments are present, mild cognitive impairment and severe cognitive impairments, both are identified by the same methods.

Keywords: cognitive impairment, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease.