Association between vascular risk factor clustering and post-stroke depression

BACKGROUND Among stroke patients, post-stroke depression (PSD) represents a frequent complication that substantially impacts neurological rehabilitation and quality of life. While vascular risk factor clustering might serve as a crucial predictor for PSD development, the specific mechanisms underlying its influence remain incompletely understood. AIM To examine how vascular risk factor clustering affects PSD development. METHODS This retrospective study investigation enrolled 110 patients with a