Differential executive control impairments in early Parkinson's disease.
J Neural Transm Suppl
; (68): 39-51, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
Investigations concerning cognitive functions in early PD have revealed memory and executive function deficits related to dysfunction of fronto-striatal circuitry. Despite the range of data base, many previous investigations are limited because of methodological questions and inconsistencies. Thus the pattern of executive function impairments in early PD is far from being established. In the present investigation, twenty PD patients in early stages of the disease were compared to control subjects on a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery, aiming to explore their cognitive profile across a range of executive subcomponents. Results revealed impairments with respect to initiation, reasoning and planning. In summary, the present investigation shows that PD is associated with a differential executive impairment pattern which is (partly) related to disease characteristics and affective variables.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doença de Parkinson
/
Transtornos Cognitivos
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article