whether ALL stroke patients should get an antidepressant to PREVENT depression
People are asking whether ALL stroke patients should get an antidepressant to PREVENT depression.
Depression is common after a stroke and can lead to poor rehabilitation...reduced quality of life...and higher mortality.
Depression can be treated after it occurs...but it can be hard to detect due to stroke-related cognitive and functional problems.
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