High risk of silent stroke in older bipolar patients with typical-onset age.

Hsin-Chien LeeJung-Lung HsuPao-Huan ChenKuo-Hsuan ChungYu-Jui HuangShang-Ying Tsai

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2019)

High morbidity of stroke, particularly silent stroke, could be found in older bipolar patients with typical-onset age. In addition to traditional risk factors, the number of recurrent mood episodes in a lifetime may increase the risk of stroke in older BD patients.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
risk factors
bipolar disorder
physical activity
end stage renal disease
middle aged
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
sleep quality
blood brain barrier