Assessment of the level of asthenization, affective disorders and quality of life in patients with cerebrovascular pathology

Asthenia and affective disorders are the most common consequences of both acute and chronic cerebrovascular diseases. Aim. To assess the severity of asthenia, affective disorders and quality of life indicators in patients with chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency depending on the presence or absence of a history of acute cerebrovascular accident. Materials and methods. The study included 54 patients diagnosed with chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency. The following questionnaires were used: the Beck Depression Inventory, the Spielberger–Hanin Trait Anxiety Inventory, the MFI-20 scale, and the SF-36 questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using StatTech v. 4.1.7. Results. Patients with a history of stroke more often suffered from severe depression (32.1%) and had an increased level of personal anxiety (71.4%), a higher level of asthenia and physical exhaustion, manifested by a decrease in activity and motivation, were observed; physical activity, social interaction and emotional well-being were significantly lower compared to patients without episodes of stroke. Conclusion. Stroke negatively impacts the psychoemotional state and quality of life of patients with chronic cerebrovascular diseases. Early screening and comprehensive rehabilitation are essential to improve prognosis and enhance treatment effectiveness.