Association between psychiatric disorders and the risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Background: Psychiatric disorders may be associated with an elevated risk of stroke; however, the existence of variations in this association between different populations remains controversial. Consequently, we conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the magnitude of the relationship between psychiatric disorders and the risk of stroke.

Methods: The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched to identify eligible studies from inception to April 2024.