Cognitive function in Friedreich's ataxia patients in Ireland

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2012;83:e1 doi:10.1136/jnnp-2011-301993.43

C Albertyn, N Austin, R P Murphy
Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

Keywords: Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), cognitive function, genetically confirmed FRDA patients, age of onset, duration of symptoms, Friedreich's ataxia rating scale (FARS) score, neuropsychological test battery assessed immediate and delayed verbal memory, visuospatial perception, confrontational naming, non-verbal memory, attention and concentration, premorbid intellect, executive function, cognitive speed.