UK researchers say stroke victims are at risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The team of researchers from Durham University, James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough, and Newcastle General Hospital assessed patients 13 months after suffering a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
More than a third of those who took part in the research reported flashbacks and painful memories of when their brain haemorrhage occurred.
Professor Allan House of the Stroke Association said: "Doctors do realise this type of stroke is stressful for the patient, but they do not always ask the patient about anxiety and depression. Someone needs to. Some patients undoubtedly have PTSD, while others might have depression or anxiety after a subarachnoid haemorrhage and it is understandable why."
Researchers say PTSD is under reported because clinicians focus more on physical recovery.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
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