Research Article: Cognitive Profiles Stratified by Education Using Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Freezing of Gait
Introduction:
Cognitive dysfunction is common in Parkinson’s disease (PD), especially as the disease advances. Cognitive profile of PD is complex with heterogeneity in onset timing, spectrum of cognitive domains being affected, progression to dementia, as well as response to treatments. , A dual syndrome hypothesis have been put forward that the fronto-striatal profile of cognitive deficit (often referring to executive function) in PD patients which generally respond to dopaminergic therapy and spare the progression to…
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