Cognitive symptoms after COVID-19 Síntomas cognitivos post-COVID
Altuna-Azkargorta, Miren (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Sánchez-Saudinós, Maria Belen (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Lleó, Alberto (Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Data:	2021
Resum:	SARS-CoV-2 infection frequently causes neurological symptoms. Cognitive alterations are among the most frequent symptoms, and may persist beyond the acute phase of infection. We conducted a narrative review of the literature. Hospitalised patients, and especially critically ill patients, are at greater risk of developing cognitive symptoms. Post-COVID-19 cognitive symptoms, unlike those associated with other viral illnesses, have been observed in patients with mild infection, and present some atypical features. Cognitive symptoms may last longer in COVID-19 than in other infectious processes, and more frequently affect young people. Post-COVID-19 cognitive symptoms share common features with those described in chronic fatigue syndrome, including a similar profile with affective symptoms. Brief screening tests for cognitive impairment present suboptimal diagnostic performance, and standardised criteria are needed to ensure correct diagnosis. Post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment can have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life and functional independence, regardless of other post-COVID-19 symptoms. Currently, no specific treatments have been approved for post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment, although cognitive stimulation may be useful in some patients. Post-COVID-19 cognitive symptoms are common and are often associated with other systemic symptoms. Neuropsychological evaluation may be useful for diagnosis and to quantify their severity and long-term prognosis. Detailed, and individualised assessment of cognitive impairment may enable the design of treatment plans.
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Llengua:	Castellà
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Publicat a:	Neurology Perspectives, Vol. 1 (diciembre 2021) , p. S16-S24, ISSN 2667-0496

DOI: 10.1016/j.neurop.2021.10.005
PMID: 38620975

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