Functional Neurological Disorders in Patients Admitted in Stroke Units

Functional Neurological Disorders in Patients Admitted in Stroke Units: Clinical Profile et and 6 Months Follow-up

Functional neurological disorders are an important subgroup of patients with stroke mimics admitted to stroke unit.Their clinical profile and outcome are poorly known. The goal of this study is to describe the cognitive and behavioral profile of stroke mimics patients, without evidence of neurological disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age over 18 years old
• Patients admitted in stroke unit for a neurological deficit, without evidence of neurovascular or othe neurological disease.
• NIHSS ≥ 1 at time of admission
• Informed and consent patient to study
• Health insured

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient receiving legal protection
• Pregnant or breastfeeding woman