Loss of intellectual functioning in cerebrovascular vs Alzeheimer's disease

Authors

Christina Bhawanidin, CUNY New York City College of TechnologyFollow
Eliza Gonzalez, CUNY New York City College of TechnologyFollow
Illhom Bakiyev, CUNY New York City College of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

12-4-2018

Abstract

Aim

To compare loss of intellectual functioning in cerebrovascular (CVA) vs. Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Method

Subjects had Psychiatric disorders (n=26), CVA (n=37), or AD (n=27). Expected premorbid intellectual functioning was computed using educational attainment. Intellectual ability was separated into deviation quotients for Verbal-Conceptual, Attention-Concentration, or Perceptual-Constructional ability, and Psychomotor Speed. The difference between obtained and expected intellectual functioning in each cognitive domain was analyzed using a repeated measures ANOVA with age as a covariate.

Comments

This poster was presented at the 31st Semi-Annual Honors and Undergraduate Research Scholars Poster Presentation at New York City College of Technology, Dec. 4, 2019.

Mentor: Professor Daniel Capruso (Social Sciences).