Depression is a common complication within the first year after a stroke, particularly in those with severe stroke or prior depression, and is associated with a large number of deaths.
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Post-stroke depression warrants clinical attention; leaves open whether treatment reduces mortality.
Depression is common in patients with stroke during the first year after diagnosis, and those with prior depression or severe stroke are especially at risk. Because a large number of deaths can be attributable to depression after stroke, clinicians should be aware of this risk.
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Jørgensen et al. (2016) studied this question.
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