Assessment of the Progression of Poststroke Depression in Ischemic Stroke Patients Using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9

Poststroke depression (PSD) affects one-third of stroke patients and is linked with higher stroke morbidity, mortality, and recurrence. Current guidelines do not direct when to screen for PSD, and predictors of PSD are not well understood. We sought to understand progression of PSD symptoms early after ischemic stroke, identify predictors of PSD, and describe the use of antidepressants in PSD.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 12, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Lauren E. Fournier, Jennifer E. Sanner Beauchamp, Xu Zhang, Esther Bonojo, Mary Love, Gabretta Cooksey, Evelyn Hinojosa, Munachi N. Okpala, Sean I. Savitz, Anjail Z. Sharrief Source Type: research