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Use of psychotropic drugs in the very old and their relation to stroke and depression
M Liebetrau · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2005 · Heft 10
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Background: Depression is frequently found after stroke, but depression seems to be also a risk factor for stroke incidence in the elderly. The use of psychotropic drugs in the elderly is common, but only few information is available about depression and stroke and their impact on the use of psychotropic drugs. Methods: A representative sample of 494 85-year-olds in Gothenburg, Sweden was examined with psychiatric examinations and key-informant interviews. Diagnoses of depression and dementia were made according to the DSM-III-R. Information on stroke was obtained from hospital linkage system, death certificates…
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Depression
Dementia
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