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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Post-Stroke Depression Threatens Independence

The researchers examined data on 367 survivors of ischemic stroke, the type of stroke caused by a blood clot. The patients had an average age of 62, with no impairments in thinking or severe language problems.

One month after suffering strokes, 174 of the survivors were diagnosed with post-stroke depression.

The survivors’ level of independence was rated using a zero to five scale, with five representing the most severely dependent and disabled.

Three months later, 20% or 72 of the participants were considered dependent, scoring a level three or higher. But 80%, or 295 of the participants, were considered independent.

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