Risk of Stroke in Patients With Psychiatric Illness

Patients hospitalized or treated in the emergency room for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other psychiatric disorders may have an increased risk for stroke. The chances are particularly high in the 15 days following their psychiatric diagnosis.

Psychiatric Illness (PI) Increases Risk of Stroke
- The risk of stroke was 3.48 times higher within 15 days of diagnosis and PI
- High blood pressure, high cholestrol & six months of depressive symptoms increased risk of stroke

Risk of Stroke Higher Among Patients With Psychiatric Illness

Patients hospitalized for psychiatric illness may be at increased risk of stroke. Read More

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Risk of Stroke in Patients With Psychiatric Illness

Risk of Stroke Higher Among Patients With Psychiatric Illness

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