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Post Stroke Depression: Determination of Risk and Frequency of the Depression in Stroke Patients

Jeando Khan Daidano, Amir Shahzad, Awais Basheer Larik, Haresh Kumar, Safdar Ali Parvez Tunio, Anwar Ali Jamali, Arslan Ahmer

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 1–6 · Published 15 May 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i29A31546

Abstract

Objective: In this study we will determine risk and frequency of the depression in stroke patients associated with quality of life. Methodology: Study duration was from January 2020 to December 2020. An observational Cross Sectional Study was conducted on 105 patients. Study conducted in Medical units PUMHS Hospital Nawabshah. After the consent of patient, Detailed history, complete CNS examination CT Scan Brain was done. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 15 version Depression was assessed by instrument beck depression inventory. Results: Age ranged from 48-68 years, 58 males, 48 females, Education of the patient 66 were uneducated, 17 primary pass and 22 middle pass. occupation of the patient 41 were unemployed, 40 were housewife and 24 were self employed. Depression level was 20 patients with borderline depression, 59 with moderate depression and 26 with severe depression. Conclusion: Post stroke depression is major problem after survival. Proper Treatment of stroke and depression can be prevented from complications and quality of life can be improved. Antidepressant drugs after acute stroke cognitive function can be improved with decreased mortality. 

Stroke depression mood disorders antidepressants

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