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.
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.
Jørgensen et al. (2016) studied this question.