Consequences of right cerebrovascular accident on emotional functioning: Diagnostic and treatment implications

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Abstract

The relationship between lesion location and neuropsychiatric sequelae in stroke patients has been extensively studied. Emotional disorders associated with right hemisphere stroke include depression, anxiety, anger, and/or mania. Pharmacotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and/or psychotherapy are common treatments for these disorders. This article reviews the clinical presentations of seven right hemisphere stroke patients. The treatment rationale and course of treatment are described for two of these patients. The aims of this paper are to explore the appropriateness of various assessment tools and treatment modalities for stroke patients as well as to demonstrate the techniques of psychotherapy as applied to the two cases featured in this article. Specific factors that may significantly influence treatment outcome, such as lesion location and degree of cognitive impairment, are considered.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-38
Number of pages14
JournalCNS Spectrums
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

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