Depression, Strokes and Dementia : New Biological Insights into an Unfortunate Pathway
Author
Source
Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The literature emphasizes the risk of depression after a stroke.
Less well known is the fact that depression may be as big a risk factor for strokes as hypertension, particularly in the older age group.
This article reviews the risk for stroke and cognitive impairment consequent to depression, and describes the cardiovascular and immunological mechanisms that would appear to link depression to its cerebrovascular consequences.
As well, the article refers to the brain imaging signatures that may allow prediction of impending brain injury.
Finally, some questions that might be explored by future research are suggested, and some practical means to identify and help those at risk for the development of depression-associated vascular disease of the brain are suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hakim, Antoine M.. 2011. Depression, Strokes and Dementia : New Biological Insights into an Unfortunate Pathway. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488161
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hakim, Antoine M.. Depression, Strokes and Dementia : New Biological Insights into an Unfortunate Pathway. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488161
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hakim, Antoine M.. Depression, Strokes and Dementia : New Biological Insights into an Unfortunate Pathway. Cardiovascular Psychiatry and Neurology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488161
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488161