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Depressed stroke survivors face triple death risk

Washington: Stroke victims who are depressed are likely to face a triple risk of early death than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression, says a new study."Up to one in three people



"Our research highlights the importance of screening for and treating depression in people who have experienced a stroke," said Towfighi.

"Given how common depression is after stroke, and the potential consequences of having depression, looking for signs and symptoms and addressing them may be key."