Effect on anxiety and depression of a multifactorial risk factor intervention program after stroke and TIA: a randomized controlled trial.

Conclusion: A structured, multidisciplinary, multifactorial risk factor program including vascular risk factor management may be associated with reduced HADS scores and a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms one year after stroke.
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Source: Aging and Mental Health - August 20, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ihle-Hansen H, Thommessen B, Fagerland MW, Oksengård AR, Wyller TB, Engedal K, Fure B Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research