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Prospective assessment of patients with stroke in Tikur Anbessa Specialised Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This study aimed to describe risk factors for stroke and clinical presentation of patients presenting to the emergency centre with stroke. Methods We conducted a cross sectional study conducted from August 2015 to January 2016 in an urban tertiary care centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between stroke types and stroke risk factors, and delayed presentation and clinical indicators. P-values less than .05 were considered statistically significant. Results A total of 104 patients were included. The mean age was 53 years, and...
Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 16, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research

Determinants of dysphagia following stroke
Conclusions:Among 15 factors evaluated, age, type of lesion and Brunnstrom ’s stages showed a significant association with the severity of dysphagia following stroke. This study advocates early dysphagia management for elderly patients with high Brunnstrom’s grading, for those who are not expected to spontaneously recover following stroke, and for earlier and better co mmunity rehabilitation. [Ethiop.J. Health Dev. 2019; 33(3):147-152]Key words: Post-stroke dysphagia, Brunnstrom ’s stages, dysphagia risk factors.
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - October 8, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Renal Dysfunction Among Stroke Patients, Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021
Conclusion: Renal  dysfunction is a frequent comorbidity in patients who are admitted with the diagnosis of acute stroke and had a higher mortality rate  than stroke patients with normal renal function. 
Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - September 20, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Lissane Seifu, Yonas Gashaye, Melaku Taye Source Type: research

Development and internal validation of a clinical risk score for in-hospital mortality after stroke: a single-centre retrospective cohort study in Northwest Ethiopia
Conclusions The prediction model was developed from eight easy-to-collect predictors. The model has excellent discrimination and calibration performance, similar to that of the risk score model. It is simple, easily remembered, and helps clinicians identify the risk of patients and manage it properly. Prospective studies in different healthcare settings are required to externally validate our risk score.
Source: BMJ Open - March 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Abebe, T. G., Feleke, S. F., Dessie, A. M., Anteneh, R. M., Anteneh, Z. A. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Poststroke Depression among Outpatient Stroke Patients Who Have a Follow-Up at the Outpatient Neurology Clinic of Zewditu Memorial Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CONCLUSIONS: The point prevalence estimate of poststroke depression was comparable with other studies. Low social support levels increased the odds for poststroke depression by more than eight folds. It appeared that external factors are more important in the pathogenesis of poststroke depression in the African population. Detection and prevention programs should consider disparities of poststroke depression incidence and risk factors.PMID:35359498 | PMC:PMC8964203 | DOI:10.1155/2022/9750035
Source: Depression Research and Treatment - April 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tsion Yehualashet Wubshet Sisay Gizaw Geberemichael Takle Menna Adilo Temesgen Tantu Arusi Muluken Gunta Gutulo Dereje Zewdu Assefa Mekete Wondesen Asfaw Source Type: research

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