Abstract 17: Association Between Pre-stroke Depression and Patient Reported Outcomes After Acute Ischemic Stroke [Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists]

Conclusions: Pre-stroke depression is associated with worse patient reported outcomes and greater odds of functional decline after ischemic stroke discharge. Strategies to more effectively manage comorbid depression and improve outcomes in these patients are needed.

http://circoutcomes.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/11/Suppl_1/A17?rss=1

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shah, S., Xu, H., Xian, Y., Maisch, L., Hannah, D., Lindholm, B., Lytle, B. L., Pencina, M. J., Olson, D. M., Smith, E. E., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H., Bhatt, D. L., Hernandez, A. F., OBrien, E. C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session Reception: Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalists Source Type: research