Abstract WP192: The Effects of Sertraline on Recovery From Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study

Introduction: The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluoxetine, citalopram and escitalopram have been suggested to improve functional recovery after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to modulation of autonomic cardiovascular and inflammatory pathways independently of changes in depressivity. Although sertraline has shown highest degree of tolerability and efficacy among SSRIs in the treatment of depression, its effects on functional...