Well then solve the correct problem, prevent the next intracerebral haemorrhage, treating anxiety is a band-aid, which is not what is needed. Telling us anxiety exists DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR SURVIVORS! Solve the damn problem, isn't that what you as a researcher are supposed to be doing?
Long-term anxiety in spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage survivors
Abstract
Background. Although anxiety is common in several neurological conditions, it has been poorly investigated after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH).
Aims. In consecutive ICH survivors, we assessed the long-term prevalence of anxiety and its clinical and radiological determinants.
Methods. Using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS), we evaluated ICH survivors enrolled in the prospective, single-centre Prognosis of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (PITCH) study. The prevalence of anxiety (defined as a HADS-anxiety subscale score > 7) was evaluated at three time points (1-2, 3-5, and 6-8 years after ICH), along with neurological symptoms severity, functional disability, and cognitive impairment scores. Clinical and radiological characteristics associated with anxiety were evaluated in univariate and multivariable models.
Results. Of 560 patients with spontaneous ICH, 255 were alive 1 year later, 179 of whom completed the HADS questionnaire and were included in the study. Thirty-one patients (17%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 12-23) had anxiety 1-2 years, 38 (27%; 95% CI 19-34) 3-5 years, and 18 (21%; 95% CI 12-30) 6-8 years after ICH. In patients with anxiety, the prevalence of associated depressive symptoms was 48.4% 1-2 years, 60.5% 3-5 years, and 55.5% 6-8 years after ICH. Among clinical and radiological baseline characteristics, only lobar ICH location was significantly associated with anxiety 1-2 years after ICH (odds ratio 2.8; 95% CI 1.2-6.5). Anxiety was not associated with concomitant neurological symptoms severity, functional disability, or cognitive impairment.
Conclusions. Anxiety is frequent in ICH survivors, often in association with depressive symptoms, even many years after the index event.
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