Are cognitive complaints in the early phase after stroke indicative of cognitive impairment?
Cognitive complaints hindering daily life are frequently reported in the early weeks after stroke but are no indication for impaired cognitive performance. To identify patients with cognitive impairment, neuropsychological assessment is essential.
Acid-sensitive TRPV4 channels were mainly expressed in the esophageal epithelial cells of the basal and intermediate layers. Direct exposure of TRPV4-expressing cells to gastric acid, as would occur in cases of GERD, could influence their cellular functions, possibly aggravating the disease state.