Neurológia pre prax 4/2010
Anxiety disorders in neurology
Anxiety disorders commonly occur in neurologic conditions, and the relationships they have with such conditions are of particular interest, pointing in some instances to the involvement of certain brain regions or circuits. Neurological illnesses in comorbidity with anxiety disorders are associated with greater functional impairment, increased utilization of health services, and less favorable outcome. The manifestations and comorbidities of various neurological illnesses routinely involve psychiatric diagnosis and management.
Keywords: neurological illnesses, anxiety disorders, diagnosis, comorbidity, treatment.
