Stroke Mortality And Its Predictors In Nigeria: Results Of A Hospital-Based Study (P2.120)

Conclusion: The 30-day case fatality rate among our stroke patients is high while the independent predictors of this outcome are severity of stroke on admission and presence of complications. Continuing health education of the public on stroke recognition and the need for early hospital presentation is necessary while optimal management of cases in a stroke care unit is advocated in order to improve outcome.Disclosure: Dr. Wahab has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sanya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ademiluyi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Abiodun has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alaofin has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wahab, K., Sanya, E., Ademiluyi, B., Abiodun, B., Alaofin, W. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Miscellaneous Source Type: research