Magnesium and Cognition After Stroke

The cognitive state of the patient is measure by the Kölner Neuropsychologische Screening (KöpSS) and by the Mini Mental Status Test (MMST). The MMST is a popular often used test, which makes comparisons to other international studies possible. However, even though this test was specifically designed for stroke patients, it has a limited sensibility. Thus the KöpSS is being used as an additional test demonstrating satisfactory sensibility and specificity. It is suitable for acute and subacute strokes and covers all stroke relevant domains.