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Awareness of Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke in a Nigeria University
This study assessed awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs among students and staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.Methods: This was a cross sectional survey involving 994 (500 students and 494 staff) respondents. Information on the awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.Results: Weakness (66.2%) was the most commonly identified warning sign of stroke with more staff (69.8%) identifying correctly than students (62.6%). Hypertension (83.4%) was the most commonly identif...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe O. Obembe, Matthew O. Olaogun, Adesola A. Bamikole, Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Marufat O. Odetunde Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Predictors of Acute Stroke Mimics in 8187 Patients Referred to a Stroke Service
Conclusions: One third of the patients seen by a stroke team over 10 years had a stroke mimic. Factors associated with a stroke mimic may be ascertained by an emergency physician before calling the stroke team.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: José G. Merino, Marie Luby, Richard T. Benson, Lisa A. Davis, Amie W. Hsia, Lawrence L. Latour, John K. Lynch, Steven Warach Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research