Assessment of Cognitive Functions in  Iron Defficiency Anemia with Montreal  Cognitive Assesment

Engin Kelkitli; Demet ArslanYaz?c?o?lu

Volume : II, Issue : IX, September - 2013

Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Iron Defficiency Anemia with Montreal Cognitive Assesment

Engin Kelkitli, Demet Arslanyaz C O Lu

Abstract :

There is growing evidence for cognitive dysfunction in iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The aim of the present study was to assess cognitive performance in IDA patients with Montreal Cognitive Assesment (MoCA). A study including 40 patients with iron defficiency anemia our hospital was conducted cognitive assessment with MoCA and laboratory analysis including blood count, iron, total iron binding capacity, ferritin, and transferrin saturation were performed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the variables associated with MoCA score. The mean MoCA score � SD was 23,73 � 4,00 (range 11–30). Iron (r=0.37, p