A Retrospective Study to Identify Novel Factors Associated with Post-stroke Anxiety

Post-stroke anxiety (PSA) and depression (PSD) constitute critical complications of stroke.1 Evidence suggests that an estimated 18% to 25% of stroke patients develop significant and persistent PSA, which is associated with co-morbid psychological stress (eg, depression) and debilitating consequences (eg, diminished quality of life).1-3 PSD, female sex, and cognitive impairment are factors commonly reported to be significantly associated with PSA.4 While there is a growing body of literature about familiar factors associated with PSA, most studies were conducted in relatively racially and ethnically homogenous populations.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research