Recovery of functional independence after stroke only occurs in about half of all survivors of stroke, and mainly during the first six months after a stroke. Each year, stroke affects about 16 million people for the first time and causes about 5.7 million deaths. Moreover, survivors of stroke account for about 51 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs often used to treat mood disorders after stroke. However, recent research has suggested that they might aid recovery more generally after stroke, even if patients are not depressed.
Read the latest edition of Cochrane Journal Club to find out if SSRIs promote stroke recovery, even in the absence of depression.
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