Prevalence of pre-stroke depression and its association with post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Depression is a common post-stroke complication. Pre-stroke depression may be an important contributor, however the epidemiology of pre-stroke depression is poorly understood. Using systematic review and meta-analysis, we described the prevalence of pre-stroke depression and its association with post-stroke depression. Methods We searched multiple cross-disciplinary databases from inception to July 2017 and extracted data on the...