Klinicist (Jul 2014)
ASTHENIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES
Abstract
The paper considers the basic mechanisms for the occurrence of asthenic syndrome in chronic neurological diseases. It shows the significance ofthis problem in nosological entities, such as stroke sequels, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. The main asthenia diagnostic scales aredescribed. Possible therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing the degree of asthenia in neurological patients are also presented.