Long ‐term depressive symptoms and anxiety after transient ischaemic attack or ischaemic stroke in young adults

ConclusionEven a decade after stroke at young age, depressive symptoms and anxiety were prevalent and associated with poor functional outcome. Therefore, even in the long term, treating physicians should be aware of the long‐term presence of these symptoms as their recognition may be the first step in improving long‐term functional independence.

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Source: European Journal of Neurology - April 19, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: N. A. M. M. Maaijwee, I. Tendolkar, L. C. A. Rutten ‐Jacobs, R. M. Arntz, P. Schaapsmeerders, L. D. Dorresteijn, H. C. Schoonderwaldt, E. J. Dijk, F.‐E. Leeuw Tags: Original Article Source Type: research