Association between physical activity levels and depressive symptoms in patients with minor ischemic stroke

Post-stroke depression (PSD) in stroke patients is a serious sequela. The incidence of depression in stroke patients is approximately 22% –35%.1,2 PSD is associated with serious outcomes, leading to increased risk of mortality and reduced quality of life.3 In addition, a previous study investigating the association between depression and stroke recurrence in ischemic stroke (IS) patients reported that post-IS depression is an indepe ndent risk factor for stroke recurrence.4 Thus, prevention of PSD is important, as this could lead to further adverse functional outcomes after stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research