European journal of neurology : the official journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies
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Cognitive deficits are common following stroke. Cognitive function in the acute stroke setting is a predictive factor for mid-term outcome. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a screening tool for cognitive impairment. The feasibility of MoCA in the acute phase of stroke was evaluated and factors predictive of cognitive impairment were determined. ⋯ In the acute phase of stroke, MoCA is feasible in about 80% of eligible patients. At this stage, MoCA identifies a cognitive impairment in 75% of patients.