Predictors of early post ischemic stroke apathy and depression: a cross-sectional study

Conclusions: Three risk factors for post-stroke apathy were identified as a history of cerebrovascular disease, low HbA1c and lower MDRS I/P scores. A low MDRS I/P score was also identified as a risk factor for post-stroke depression. These results may be useful to clinicians in recognizing and treating apathy and depression in patients after a stroke.

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Source: BMC Psychiatry - Latest articles - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Song-ran YangPing HuaXin-yuan ShangRong HuXiao-en MoXiao-ping Pan Source Type: research