Abstract
Apathy has been observed in various types of neuropsychiatric illness, including degenerative, traumatic, and cerebrovascular. In this article, the authors describe the neurobiology of cerebrovascular induced apathy and its treatment.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Depression / drug therapy
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Depression / etiology
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Depression / psychology
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Humans
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Male
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Methylphenidate / therapeutic use*
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Middle Aged
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Mood Disorders / drug therapy*
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Mood Disorders / etiology
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Mood Disorders / psychology
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Motivation*
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Stroke / complications
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Stroke / drug therapy*
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Stroke / psychology
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Treatment Outcome