Poststroke Asthenic Disorder
Asthenic disorders are seen in approximately half of poststroke patients. The mechanisms underlying poststroke asthenia (PSA) are related to brain connectome damage, as well as neuroinflammatory and neuroendocrine mechanisms. PSA is associated with a lack of energy, lassitude, and fatigue that do no...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Research Center of Neurology
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Анналы клинической и экспериментальной неврологии |
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| Online Access: | https://annaly-nevrologii.com/journal/pathID/article/viewFile/882/pdf |
| Summary: | Asthenic disorders are seen in approximately half of poststroke patients. The mechanisms underlying poststroke asthenia (PSA) are related to brain connectome damage, as well as neuroinflammatory and neuroendocrine mechanisms. PSA is associated with a lack of energy, lassitude, and fatigue that do not improve after rest or sleep; it is differentiated from depression, apathy, and daytime drowsiness. Risk factors for PSA include female gender, anxiety and depressive disorders, severe neurological deficit, sleep disorders, diabetes etc. Treatment of PSA includes cognitive behavioral therapy graded physical activity, and pharmacotherapy. |
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| ISSN: | 2075-5473 2409-2533 |