Opportunities for intervention: stroke treatments, disability and mortality in urban Tanzania
ConclusionsThe 90-day mortality of stroke presenting at MNH is 50%, much higher than in higher income settings. Although severe stroke presentations are a major factor, efforts to improve the quality of care and prevent complications of stroke are urgently needed. Acute stroke interventions with low number needed to treat represent challenging long-term goals.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
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