Psychiatric Disorders in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Article information Background: Stroke is a big health issue all over the world and it can cause mental and physical problems that happen often and make it hard to live a normal life. Besides, there is proof that these after-effects slow down healing. Many people experience mental problems after having a stroke, both immediately and for a long time afterwards. Brain damage can be caused by problems with brain connections, blood flow, energy use, nerve damage, and pressure from bleeding in the skull. Aim of the work: This study aimed to identify mental disorders among in-hospital patients with acute ischemic stroke. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. 69 Patients with a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke admitted underwent neuropsychiatric evaluations. Results: We looked at 69 people for our study. 31% of them had mental health problems like Panic disorder, generalized anxiety, depressive episode, and psychotic disorders. Most of them were men and around 67 years old on average. The age of a person, their symptoms related to their nervous system, and where the area of damage is in their brain are related to possible mental health problems. Conclusion: Doctors need to check if stroke patients have mental health problems and treat them as part of their recovery.