Predictors of objective cognitive impairment and subjective cognitive complaints in patients with Fabry disease.
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ABSTRACT: This study investigates the relationship between objective cognitive impairment (OCI), subjective cognitive complaints and depressive symptoms in men and women with classical and non-classical Fabry disease (FD). Cognitive functioning was assessed using a neuropsychological test battery, subjective cognitive complaints using a structured interview and depressive symptoms using a depression scale (CESD). Eighty-one patients were included (mean age 44.5?±?14.3, 35% men, 74% classical). Subjective cognitive complaints were reported by 64% of all patients. OCI was present in thirteen patients (16%), predominantly in men with classical FD. Thirty-one patients (38%) had a high score (?16) on the CESD scale. Male sex (OR, 6.8; 95%CI, 1.6-39.8; p?=?1.6?*?10-2) and stroke (OR, 6.4; 95% CI, 1.1-41.0; p?=?3.7?*?10-2) were independently positively associated with OCI, and premorbid IQ (one IQ point increase: OR, 0.91; 95%CI, 0.82-0.98; p?=?3.8?*?10-2) was independently negatively associated with OCI. The CESD-score (one point increase: OR, 1.07; 95% CI, 1.02-1.13; p?=?3.3?*?10-3) and a history of depression (OR, 2.7; 95% CI, 1.1-7.3; p?=?3.9?*?10-2) were independently positively associated with subjective cognitive complaints. OCI is present in 16% of FD patients, warranting referral for neuropsychological assessment. Nevertheless, subjective cognitive complaints are related to depressive symptoms, emphasizing the importance of recognition and treatment of the latter.
SUBMITTER: Korver S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6336934 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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