When Symptoms Deceive: The PTSD Risk in Non-Stroke Patients

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Higher PTSD Rates Among Stroke Mimic Patients

Feb 08, 2024

∙ Paid

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Topline:

A pivotal study led by Melinda Chang at Columbia University Irving Medical Center unveils a startling correlation: individuals presenting stroke-like symptoms but diagnosed with stroke mimics are three times more likely to suffer from PTSD compared to those with actual strokes. This discovery highlights the urgent need for mental health assessments in neurology patients, regardless of their final diagnosis.

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