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  • Stroke treatments have advanced, yet many survivors face significant physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Post-stroke depression is highly prevalent and impedes rehabilitation progress.

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  • To highlight the impact of post-stroke depression on rehabilitation.
  • To emphasize the role of antidepressant medication in improving patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current stroke treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Analysis of the effects of depression on recovery.
  • Evaluation of antidepressant efficacy in post-stroke patients.

Main Results:

  • Depression is the most common psychiatric complication following stroke.
  • Antidepressant treatment improves adherence to rehabilitation protocols.
  • Pharmacological intervention enhances neuronal pathway remodeling and functional recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Early recognition and treatment of post-stroke depression are crucial.
  • Antidepressant medication is an effective strategy to improve rehabilitation adherence and functional outcomes in stroke survivors.