A North Carolina study team has found that the rates of depression at 3 and 12 months after hospitalization appear to be similar in stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients. Among the findings:
|
Following Stroke |
Following TIA |
|
| Proportional Frequency of Depression at 3 Months |
17.9% |
14.3% |
| Proportional Frequency of Depression at 12 Months |
16.4% |
12.8% |
| Rate of Newly Identified Depression Between Months 3 and 12 |
8.7% |
6.2% |
| Antidepressant Use in Those With Persistent Depression |
67.9% |
70.0% |
Abstract: Stroke, June 2012.
