Dimensions of Poststroke Depression and Neuropsychological Deficits in Older Adults

Stroke is the leading cause of both serious and long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.1,2 Poststroke depression (PSD) afflicts approximately one-fourth of stroke survivors and increases the likelihood of persistent disability.3 –6 Prompt identification and treatment of PSD can improve affective symptoms and stroke related disability.7,8

Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - January 24, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Dora Kanellopoulos, Victoria Wilkins, Jimmy Avari, Lauren Oberlin, Lindsay Arader, Merete Chaplin, Samprit Banerjee, George S. Alexopoulos Tags: Regular Research Article Source Type: research