Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Depression in Stroke Survivors (P5.292)

Conclusions:The presence of EDS is associated with moderate to severe depression in stroke survivors. This is not related solely to SDB symptoms. Patients with fatigue and EDS should be screened for depression. Future studies are also needed to explore the role that SDB plays in this relationship.Disclosure: Dr. Pham has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sharrief has nothing to disclose. Dr. Savitz has received research support from the NIH. Dr. Sarraj has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fournier has nothing to disclose. Dr. Vahidy has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Pham, Q., Sharrief, A., Savitz, S., Sarraj, A., Fournier, L., Vahidy, F. Tags: Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Source Type: research