Depression increases stroke hospitalization cost: an analysis of 17,010 stroke patients in 2008 by race and gender.

Conclusion. Depression in stroke patients is associated with increased hospitalization costs. Higher stroke cost among blacks may reflect the impact of comorbidities and the delay in care of serious health conditions. Attention to early detection of depression in stroke patients might reduce inpatient healthcare costs. PMID: 23555070 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23555070?dopt=Abstract

Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - December 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research