Purpose of the Review To provide an up-to-date review of the incidence of stroke and large
vessel occlusion (LVO) around the globe, as well as the eligibility and access to IV …

Stroke is a leading cause of disability, dementia and death worldwide. Approximately 70% of
deaths from stroke and 87% of stroke-related disability occur in low-income and middle …

The burden of stroke is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) than in
high-income countries and is rising. Even though there are global policies and guidelines for …

The WHO Rehabilitation 2030 agenda recognises the importance of rehabilitation in the
value chain of quality health care. Developing and delivering cost-effective, equitable …

Background and purpose Acute ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of disability
and mortality globally, with increasing incidence in Africa, as the continent is already …

Background Cerebrovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in
Africa, and using neuroimaging techniques has improved the diagnosis and management of …

Background: Over the past few years, the incidence and prevalence of stroke has been
rising in most African countries and has been reported as one of the leading causes of …

Background: Stroke is increasingly becoming a major cause of disability and mortality.
However, it can be prevented by raising awareness about risk factors and early health care …

Background Incidence of stroke is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. People who survive
stroke experience disability and require long-term care. Health systems in South Africa (SA) …

Objective Gender differences in mortality after stroke remains unclear in the current
literature. We therefore aimed to systematically review the gender differences in mortality up …