A study carried out by researchers from different countries revealed that people who have symptoms of depression may be at increased risk of suffering a CVA or cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
The research involved 26,877 people over 60 years of age, of 32 different nationalities. Of the participants, more than 48% had suffered a CVA. 18% of those who had suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). had symptoms of depression. Of the total number of participants, 40.4% were women, with a mean age of 62 years. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was lowest in patients from China and highest in those from South America. The results showed that depression and its relationship to CVA was similar in different age groups and throughout the world.
The journal Neurology, pointed out that those patients with depression are more likely to have a worse recovery after a (CVA)
By analyzing age, sex, education, physical activity and other factors related to lifestyle, they determined that, before the CVA or CVA, people with depression had an average of 46% higher risk of suffering from it than those who did not depression symptoms.
Study subjects who reported five or more symptoms of depression had a 54% higher risk of CVA than those who did not; while those who declared three to four, 58%, and those who declared one or two symptoms, 35%.
The study also found that those taking antidepressants did not have the same increased risk of CVA as people without drug treatment for depression.
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The researchers determined that leading a healthy and calm life can help prevent CVA.
https://eldiario.com/2023/03/14/estudio-depresion-eleva-el-riesgo-de-sufrir-acv/
