Memory assessment

TestLeft insula Mean (SD)Right insula Mean (SD)
Logical memory I (story A)6.6 (3.5)* 12.2 (2.5)
Logical memory II (story A 30 minute delayed recall)5 (2.8)* 11.8 (1.8)
Visual paired associates I (total learning trials)16.8 (4.4)15 (3.5)
Visual paired associates II (total delay)4.2 (2.8)4.4 (2.6)
CERAD word list memory (trial I learning)4.8 (2.2)3.3 (2.0)
CERAD word list memory (trial II learning)5.6 (1.5)6.6 (2.3)
CERAD word list memory (trial III learning)6.6 (0.8)7.6 (0.5)
CERAD word list recall (delay)3.8 (1.3)* 6.9 (1.0)
Savings57.6 (15.7)* 81.9 (17.5)
BVRT(number correct)5.3 (1.3)5.8 (2.5)
BVRT(number of errors)9 (5)9.6 (4.8)
  • Values are means and SDs (presented in parentheses) for each of the memory and CERAD measures in the left and right insular damage groups. All comparations p>0.5. BVRT=Benton visual retention test.*p<0.005.