MACE incidence was significantly higher in patients with depressive disorder at early or late phase of ACS than those without, regardless of status at the other time point; however, highest incidence was found following depression at both time points.
<b>Methods:</b> A total of 100 stroke survivors were recruited from five metropolitan hospitals and assessed at 3- and 12-months post-stroke using measures of activity participation (Activity Card Sort-Australia (ACS-Aus)) and depressive symptoms (Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale Structured Interview Guide (MADRS-SIGMA)).