Evolution of neurological, neuropsychological and sleep-wake disturbances in paramedian thalamic stroke

Background and methods: Using clinical examinations, neuropsychological tests and sleep studies, we performed a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of neurological, neuropsychological and sleep-wake disturbances after paramedian thalamic stroke. We included 46 consecutive patients, aged 48.4±16.6 years (34 males, 12 females), 31 of which were followed up over more than one year (mean follow-up 37.6±33.4 months), 27 patients receiving formal neuropsychological tests and 31 polysomnographies. Results: Neurological deficits, including oculomotor disturbances, gait ataxia and mild sensorimotor deficits, were ini…