Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	117484
Country	China

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Continuous stellate ganglion block for neurovascular headache and associated anxiety and depression
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ye-Ming Wang, Xuan Liu, Xiao-Jia Sun, Ning Li, Zhan-Long Yang and Teng-Chen Feng
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Corresponding Author	Ye-Ming Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei North University, No. 12 Changqing Road, Qianxi District, Zhangjiakou 075000, Hebei Province, China. wangyeming8011@163.com
Key Words	Neurovascular headache; Stellate ganglion block; Anxiety; Depression; Ultrasound guidance
Core Tip	Continuous stellate ganglion block (SGB) provides significant and sustained benefits for patients with neurovascular headache. In this study, SGB not only reduced headache intensity, frequency, and duration but also markedly improved anxiety and depression, demonstrating its dual effect on pain and psychological comorbidities. Pain relief was strongly correlated with emotional improvement, suggesting shared neurobiological pathways. Shorter disease duration, absence of medication overuse, and lower baseline anxiety predicted better outcomes. These findings highlight SGB as a safe, effective, and comprehensive therapeutic option, supporting early intervention and routine psychological assessment in headache management.
Citation	Wang YM, Liu X, Sun XJ, Li N, Yang ZL, Feng TC. Continuous stellate ganglion block for neurovascular headache and associated anxiety and depression. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-06 09:22
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-06 09:23
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-23 07:48
Return for Revision	2026-01-23 07:48
Revised	2026-02-01 02:34
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-02-04 04:59
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-02 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-02 07:48
Articles in Press	2026-04-02 07:48
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