In this video, Dr. Akin Ojagbemi, MBBS, PhD, MSc, emphasizes the global burden of neurobehavioral consequences of stroke and the distress it causes to patients and their families. The global high prevalence of post-stroke depression and post-stroke anxiety presents itself with an even higher burden in sub-Saharan Africa, attributed to inefficient acute care and a higher incidence of comorbidities.

Dr. Akin Ojagbemi also highlights that both post-stroke depression and post-stroke anxiety are highly treatable, as they respond well to antidepressants and psychosocial interventions. However, he underscores a crucial gap in healthcare: many stroke survivors suffering from these conditions remain undiagnosed and untreated due to a lack of screening tools, which causes many patients to be unable to receive treatment.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Why are neurobehavioral consequences of stroke important for patients and their families?
00:55 - How prevalent is post-stroke depression globally and in sub-Saharan Africa?
01:45 - How prevalent is post-stroke anxiety globally and in sub-Saharan Africa?
02:58 - How do post-stroke anxiety and post-stroke depression relate to each other?
04:05 - What are the important points for clinicians to be aware of regarding post-stroke anxiety and post-stroke depression?
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Learn more about the global impact of stroke here: [ Ссылка ]

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