Management of post-stroke depression in the Middle East and North Africa: Too little is known

Stroke is among the most common disabilities among adults and most stroke victims live in developing countries. However, little is known about services delivered in these countries for post-stroke depression, a common comorbidity that influences functional outcomes of stroke. In this paper, a physician from Syria reviews the literature on post-stroke depression among patients living in countries of the Middle East and North Africa region in order to examine whether current practices can be improved.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research