Cognitive Functions of Patients with Post Stroke Depression: Comparative Study on Executive Functions, Processing Speed, and Episodic Memory
Behnam Ghabel Damirchi,
Shima Shakiba,
Mohammad Sayadnasiri
et al.
Abstract:Background: Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) and depression (PSD) are among the most common sequelae of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). The current study aimed to investigate the cognitive impairment of CVA and PSD patients in comparison with healthy controls (HC). Methods: A total of 60 volunteers (mean age, 62.98 [SD=3.98], 48.3% male) were recruited, with 20 participants in each group. Participants completed several standardized assessments, including the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Mini-Mental… Show more
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