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Can a stroke in the medulla (100% blocked right vertebral artery) cause personality changes?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Yes: Any injury to the brain can affect mood or personality. It may be temporary though. Also it is common to get depressed after a stroke and treatment for depression can be very , very helpful now and during the recovery. Talk to the neurologist. Good luck!

Answered 6/22/2017

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