Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	112755
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of paroxetine on neurological function and psychological state in patients with depression after acute ischemic stroke
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Feng-Feng Shen, Dong-Xiao Lin and Hua Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Hua Li, Chief Physician, Department of Neurology, The 900 Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the People’s Liberation Army of China, No. 90 Hongtang Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian Province, China. 18396546869@163.com
Key Words	Acute ischemic stroke; Depression; Paroxetine; Neurological function; Psychological state
Core Tip	We analyzed the clinical effects of paroxetine vs sertraline in treating such patients with post-acute ischemic stroke depression to improve the neurological function and psychological state of patients. Our research results indicated that paroxetine can validly enhance patients’ neurological function and activities of daily living while relieving their negative psychological states, with high curative effects and clinical safety.
Citation	Shen FF, Lin DX, Li H. Effect of paroxetine on neurological function and psychological state in patients with depression after acute ischemic stroke. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-12 08:12
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-12 08:12
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-13 02:52
Return for Revision	2025-10-13 02:52
Revised	2025-11-12 12:38
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-19 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-19 08:59
Articles in Press	2025-12-19 08:59
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