PubMed · 15400723
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O FITZ-GERALD. 1949-12-28. Depression, normal and abnormal.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15400723/
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OBJECTIVES: To examine the phenomenon of fatigue after stroke and to review the knowledge about frequency, consequences, associated factors, physiopathology and treatment. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Medline was systematically searched with the following keywords: stroke, fatigue, sleep disorders, exercise, and rehabilitation. All relevant articles found in the references were screened as well. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Fatigue is a common complaint after stroke and occurs in 39-72% of stroke survivors. Some studies show a severe functional impact of this symptom as well as a high mortality rate. Available evidence concerning associated factors is limited, but fatigue is clearly multifactorial. Some studies show that limited exercise capacity, increased gait energy cost, sleep-disordered breathing and sleep disorders can be related to physical fatigue. Other studies show a link between fatigue and depression. The existence of primary fatigue is still controversial. Treatment must follow a diagnostic approach. Treadmill training, among other treatments, improves fitness reserve and lowering of the energy cost of hemiparetic gait, which could be useful in relieving fatigue.