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Functional Stroke Mimics: Incidence and Characteristics at a Primary Stroke Center in the Middle East
Conclusions FSM frequencies varied by nationality, with Arab and African nationals being twice as prevalent. Stress, vulnerable status as expats, sociopolitical instability, and exposure to trauma are proposed as potential factors contributing to FSM.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Atopic Diseases and Subsequent Ischemic Stroke Among Patients With Schizophrenia: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study
Conclusions: The combined presence of schizophrenia and atopic diseases is associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in later life compared with individuals without these conditions.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - November 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Association of Depression, Cognitive Impairment Without Dementia, and Dementia With Risk of Ischemic Stroke: A Cohort Study
Conclusions: CIND and co-occurring depression and CIND are independently associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke. Individuals with co-occurring depression and CIND represent a high-risk group that may benefit from targeted interventions to prevent stroke.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - February 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Comparison of Treatment Rates of Depression After Stroke Versus Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Data
Conclusions Despite the high frequency of depression after stroke and MI and the existence of efficacious treatment strategies, people often remain untreated. Innovative strategies are needed to increase the use of effective antidepressive interventions in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - October 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Self-Perceived Psychological Stress and Risk of First Stroke in Treated Hypertensive Patients
Objective We aimed to investigate the prospective association between self-perceived psychological stress and first stroke, and to examine possible effect modifiers among adults with hypertension. Methods A total of 20,688 hypertensive adults with information on self-perceived psychological stress at baseline were included from the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial. Participants were randomly assigned to a double-blind treatment of receiving a single tablet daily with either 10 mg enalapril and 0.8 mg folic acid or 10 mg enalapril alone. Follow-up visits occurred every 3 months after randomization. Psycholog...
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - February 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Original Articles Low Socioeconomic Status and Psychological Distress as Synergistic Predictors of Mortality From Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease
Conclusions People in low socioeconomic circumstances are more vulnerable to the adverse effect of psychological distress. This pattern should be taken into account when evaluating the association between psychosocial variables and health outcomes.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - April 3, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lazzarino, A. I., Hamer, M., Stamatakis, E., Steptoe, A. Tags: Social Class, Stress and Coping, Coronary Artery Disease Original Articles Source Type: research

Depression and Anxiety Screens as Predictors of 8-Year Incidence of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Primary Care Patients
We examined depression and anxiety screens, and their individual items, as predictors of incident hard CVD events, myocardial infarction, and stroke for 8 years in a diverse sample of 2041 older primary care patients initially free of CVD. At baseline, participants completed self-report depression and anxiety screens. Data regarding CVD events were obtained from an electronic medical record system and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services analytic files. Results: During follow-up, 683 (33%) experienced a CVD event. Cox proportional hazards models—adjusted for demographic and CVD risk factors—revealed that a p...
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - June 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Death of a Parent During Childhood and the Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke in Adult Men
Conclusions Parental death during childhood was associated with an increased risk of IHD in men. If these associations are confirmed in future studies, the long-term effects of childhood bereavement may warrant attention.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - November 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The Association Between Insomnia and Increased Future Cardiovascular Events: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Objectives: Insomnia may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the reported magnitude of the associations between sleep characteristics and CVD is inconsistent. We investigated the association between insomnia and the risk of developing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and/or stroke by using a nationwide, population-based cohort database in Taiwan. Methods: The analyses were conducted using information from a random sample of 1 million people enrolled in the nationally representative Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. A total of 44,080 individuals who were 20 years or older, including 22,...
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - September 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Functional Somatic Symptoms Across Cultures: Perceptual and Health Care Issues
This article provides a conceptual model that integrates sociocultural factors with symptom perception and health care use relevant to the different rates of functional somatic symptoms in emergency departments across nationalities. Considering these factors, future attempts to improve care for patients with functional disorders should enhance access to effective treatment for all patient groups, empower patients through education and early participation in the treatment process, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration among specialists from somatic and mental health disciplines.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 31, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research

The Effect of Bright Light Therapy on Sleep and Quality of Life in Patients With Poststroke Insomnia
This study was randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled. A 2-week trial was conducted on patients with mild-to-moderate stroke who had poststroke insomnia. Only patients who had experienced a first episode of stroke were enrolled in this study. Sleep parameters were measured using the Actiwatch Spectrum Pro for 7 days before and after light therapy. The instrument specifically collected data concerning sleep, mood state, fatigue, and subjective quality of life. Participants with poststroke insomnia received bright light therapy (10,000 lux) or placebo therapy for 30 minutes in the early morning. A total of 112 elig...
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - December 20, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Lifestyle and Neurocognition in Older Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cognitive Impairment
Conclusions: Higher levels of physical activity, aerobic fitness, and adherence to the DASH diet are associated with better neurocognitive performance in adults with CIND. These findings suggest that the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits could reduce the risk of neurocognitive decline in vulnerable older adults. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT01573546.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - June 30, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Flow-Mediated Dilation and Neurocognition: Systematic Review and Future Directions
Conclusions: Even in the absence of cerebrovascular disease, there are links between cognition, particularly executive tasks, and vascular function. Public health implications include the potential value of examining FMD as a predictor of cognitive decline, as well as the potential value of improving cognition through pharmacological and behavioral interventions that improve vascular function. Future studies incorporating neuroimaging measures of cerebral blood flow are warranted.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - February 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Well-Being and Chronic Disease Incidence: The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Conclusions: The extent of association between well-being and incident disease risk is not consistent across different chronic diseases. Future studies should examine the cause of this variation.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - March 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Childhood Trauma and Adult Risk Factors and Disease in Hispanics/Latinos in the US: Results From the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Sociocultural Ancillary Study
Conclusions: Adverse childhood experiences are prevalent among US Hispanics/Latinos and are involved in disease in adulthood. The apparent higher prevalence of ACEs in US Hispanics/Latinos did not correspond with stronger associations with disease. Further studies are needed to identify factors that may moderate the associations of ACE with adult disease.
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - February 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

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