Background The burden and contribution of modifiable risk factors of stroke in Ethiopia are
unclear. Knowledge about this burden and modifying risk factors is pivotal for establishing …

OBJECTIVE Strokes affect almost 13 million new people each year, and whereas the
outcomes of stroke have improved over the past several decades in high-income countries …

Abstract Background Stroke data from Sierra Leone is limited, despite the increase in global
burden of the disease. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors, clinical outcomes …

Background Stroke is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease death in sub-Saharan
Africa and the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2016, 6.23% of all fatalities in …

Stroke is the major cause of disability and death in sub-Saharan African countries. The
presence and severity of complications play a major role in the outcome of stroke. Stroke …

Introduction Stroke is one of the commonest non-communicable disease types that has a
great public health impact both in developed and developing countries. However, in …

Background. Despite stroke being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, there
is a dearth of information on the burden and outcomes of stroke in sub‐Saharan Africa and …

Objectives This study aimed to assess the clinical pattern and predictors of stroke treatment
outcomes among hospitalised patients in Felege Hiwot comprehensive specialised hospital …

Objectives The number of stroke patients receiving recombinant tissue plasminogen
activator (r-tPA) in developing world is extremely low. Pre-hospital delay, financial …

Stroke is one of the most common medical emergencies and the leading cause of
preventable death and long-term disability worldwide. A prospective cohort study was …