ReviewInternational journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society2024
Post-stroke emotionalism: Diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.
Review in International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Nonlinear dose-response effects of exercise interventions on post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Healing beyond the physical: Ethical approaches to emotional support in post-stroke recovery.African journal of disability · 2026Article
- An evidence map of clinical practice guideline recommendations and quality of non-pharmaceutical interventions for post-stroke emotional disorders.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Review
- Observational
- Vascular cognitive impairment and dementia: Mechanisms, treatment, and future directions.International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundPost-stroke emotionalism affects one in five stroke sufferers 6 months after their stroke, but despite its frequency remains a poorly understood stroke symptom. The literature is limited, especially compared to other frequently observed neurological conditions such as aphasia and visual neglect. AIM AND
methodsThis narrative review presents a summary of the post-stroke emotionalism literature, to inform clinical practice and future research. We cover discussion of definitions, prevalence, neurobiology, predisposing and precipitating factors, and treatment.
resultsIncreasing evidence suggests that damage to specific areas functionally linked to emotion expression or regulation processes, disruption to structural pathways and those related to serotonin production and modulation individually or in concert give rise to emotionalism-type presentations. A range of emotionalism measurement tools have been used in research contexts making between study comparisons difficult. Testing for Emotionalism after Recent Stroke-Questionnaire (TEARS-Q) has recently been developed to allow standardized assessment. Treatment options are limited, and there have been few adequately powered treatment trials. Antidepressants may reduce severity, but more trial data are required. There have been no randomized-controlled trials of non-pharmacological interventions.
conclusionsMore research is needed to improve recognition and treatment of this common and disabling symptom. We conclude with research priorities and recommendations for the field.
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