Risk factors associated with acute cognitive decline

Abstract

Introduction. Cognitive impairment - the transitional stage between normal aging and dementia. Acute cognitive decline - a form of cognitive impairment, consists of frequent confusion or memory loss, before the deficits could be detected by cognitive tests. Purpose. To identify the risk factors that are associated with development of acute cognitive decline. Material and methods. 1. A narrative review 2. Database: PubMed; filters: article type metaanalysis, systematic review, clinical trial, randomized controlled trial; period - 2017- 2022. 3. Results - 28 papers 4. Relevant studies -14. Conclusions. 1. There is little evidence based on the risk factors associated with acute cognitive decline. 2. We identified some of them: patients undergoing different types of surgeries and the lack of physical activity. 3. Physicians should consider these to offer better perspectives for patients.