whether ALL stroke patients should get an antidepressant to PREVENT depression

July 2008

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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