Global epidemiology of stroke and access to acute ischemic stroke interventions
V Saini, L Guada, DR Yavagal - Neurology, 2021 - AAN Enterprises
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 …
vessel occlusion (LVO) around the globe, as well as the eligibility and access to IV …
Stroke in Africa: profile, progress, prospects and priorities
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 …
deaths from stroke and 87% of stroke-related disability occur in low-income and middle …
Stroke systems of care in low-income and middle-income countries: challenges and opportunities
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 …
high-income countries and is rising. Even though there are global policies and guidelines for …
Stroke rehabilitation in low-income and middle-income countries: a call to action
The WHO Rehabilitation 2030 agenda recognises the importance of rehabilitation in the
value chain of quality health care. Developing and delivering cost-effective, equitable …
value chain of quality health care. Developing and delivering cost-effective, equitable …
Current management of acute ischemic stroke in Africa: a review of the literature
O Uwishema, C Berjaoui, IFS Correia… - European journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
and mortality globally, with increasing incidence in Africa, as the continent is already …
The essential role of neuroimaging in diagnosing and managing cerebrovascular disease in Africa: a review
Background Cerebrovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in
Africa, and using neuroimaging techniques has improved the diagnosis and management of …
Africa, and using neuroimaging techniques has improved the diagnosis and management of …
Stroke services in Africa: what is there and what is needed
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 …
rising in most African countries and has been reported as one of the leading causes of …
[HTML][HTML] Level of knowledge on stroke and associated factors: a cross-sectional study at primary health care centers in Morocco
A Kharbach, M Obtel, A Achbani, Y Bouchriti… - Annals of Global …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …
However, it can be prevented by raising awareness about risk factors and early health care …
Access to health care for people with stroke in South Africa: a qualitative study of community perspectives
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) …
stroke experience disability and require long-term care. Health systems in South Africa (SA) …
[HTML][HTML] Gender differences in mortality of hospitalised stroke patients. Systematic review and meta-analysis
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 …
literature. We therefore aimed to systematically review the gender differences in mortality up …