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Stroke represents a major public health
problem. It is the third most common cause of
death in the UK and the single most common cause
of severe disability. Every year, over 130,000 people in the UK
suffer a stroke and more than 250,000 people live with disabilities
caused by stroke.
Recent studies have shown that the
neuropsychiatric complications of stroke have a negative effect on
recovery of motor function, social functioning and overall quality
of life of the survivor.
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In this module, we look at the neuropsychiatric presentations
following stroke, which include depression, anxiety,
irritability, apathy, emotionalism, suicidality, mania, psychosis
and cognitive impairment.
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