[HTML][HTML] Diabetes Mellitus as a risk factor for stroke among Nigerians: A systematic review and meta-analysis

TA Azeez, IM Durotoluwa, AI Makanjuola - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Diabetes mellitus is one of the modifiable risk factors for stroke. Stroke is
common in Nigeria, but there is a paucity of national data on the frequency of diabetes in …

Epidemiology and clinical implications of atrial fibrillation among stroke patients in Ethiopia: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

M Mecha, Y Sisay, T Melaku - BMC neurology, 2024 - Springer
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a significant risk factor for stroke, imposing a substantial
burden on healthcare systems. While studies have shown varying AF prevalence among …

Survival status and predictors of mortality among adult Stroke patients admitted to Jimma University Medical Center, South west Ethiopia: A retrospective Cohort study

W Mosisa, Y Gezehagn, G Kune, M Chego… - Vascular Health and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning symptoms among adults with type 2 diabetes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021: an institution-Based cross-sectional study

RA Getu, F Aga, T Badada, SG Workie… - BMC Cardiovascular …, 2023 - Springer
Background Stroke is a global public health concern with type 2 diabetes being one of the
common risk factors. Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning symptoms among type 2 …

Exploring functional abilities and competing risks among stroke patients: a longitudinal and survival analysis study at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

HB Berehan, ZG Dessie, LM Tesfaw - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate competing risks and functional ability measures
among patients who had a stroke. Design A joint model comprising two related submodels …

Determinants of stroke among adult hypertensive patients on follow up in Addis Ababa public hospitals, Ethiopia: A case control study

F Teshome, BA Baye, W Wili, M Ifa, G Kune - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Stroke is a non-communicable disease that causes sudden global or focal
neurological disorders. It is one of the major public causes of morbidity and mortality in low …

Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism and risk of ischemic stroke complication among patients with hypertension in the Ethiopian …

A Melake, N Berhane - Frontiers in Neurology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Ischemic stroke is a complicated, multifaceted condition brought on by a
confluence of vascular, environmental, and genetic variables. The burden of ischemic stroke …

Treatment outcomes, types, risk factors, and common manifestations of stroke among admitted stroke patients in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analyses

A Getie, M Gedfew, A Wondmieneh, M Bimerew… - Journal of Stroke and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Stroke is the sudden onset of a reduced cerebral perfusion-related localized or
widespread neurologic impairment. The two main causes of poor treatment outcomes are …

30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality and significant risk factors in sub-Saharan–Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Ackah, L Ameyaw, R Appiah, D Owiredu… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Existing studies investigating 30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality rates in sub-Saharan
Africa have produced varying results, underscoring the significance of obtaining precise and …

Poor treatment outcomes and associated factors among hospitalized patients with stroke at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, eastern Ethiopia

ZA Ayele, S Molla, A Ahmed, T Worku, AS Bezabih… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Stroke is a significant health problem in both industrialized and develo**
nations. It is the world's second-leading cause of death worldwide. Stroke incidence …