Use of escitalopram to prevent depression and cognitive impairments in the acute phase of stroke
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to comparatively analyze the rate of post-stroke depression and cognitive impairments in escitalopram (cipralex)-treated and untreated (control) patients. Emotional and affective cognitive symptoms, neurological deficit, and day-to-day activity were evaluated over time 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment. The results of the study indicated that escitalopram used to prevent depression in the acute phase of stroke provided a good effect. This drug caused a prompter recovery of cognitive impairments and reduced the pace of development of neurodegenerative disorders underlying the post-stroke 2D (depression and dementia) syndrome. The study group was recorded to have more favorable functional outcomes of stroke and patient mobility indicators associated with lower disability rates.
About the Authors
Dina Rustemovna Khasanova
Interregional Clinical and Diagnostic Center, Kazan
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yu V Zhitkova
Interregional Clinical and Diagnostic Center, Kazan
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Khasanova D.R., Zhitkova Yu.V. Use of escitalopram to prevent depression and cognitive impairments in the acute phase of stroke. Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Psychosomatics. 2013;5(2S):16-22. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14412/2074-2711-2013-2354
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