A systematic review of noninvasive brain stimulation for post-stroke depression

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease considered the leading risk factor for severe physical disability and cognitive impairment (Benjamin et al., 2017; Kelly-Hayes et al., 2003). Even if a significant number of stroke victims achieve at least some spontaneous recovery, it remains one of the main causes of permanent disability (Benjamin et al., 2017). The level of recovery after stroke is mediated by a series of factors like age, gender, education level, stroke type, comorbidities etc. (Kelly-Hayes et al., 2003, Kotila et al., 1984).
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Review article Source Type: research