DEPRESSION ASSOCIATED WITH CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE
The article tells about depression associated with cerebrovascular disease, its potential causes, clinical features, negative impact on the course of cerebrovascular disease and the recovery of neurological function. There is a two-way relationship between stroke and depression: on the one hand, stroke is a risk factor for depression; on the other hand, depression is both direct and indirect risk factor for stroke. The concept of G.S.Alexopoulos vascular depression and its main criteria are described. The authors of the article share their findings on the occurence of depression in patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy with non-dement cognitive disabilities. The necessity for diagnosis and treatment of depression is substantiated and a list of antidepressants - drugs of choice for neurologist - is recommended.