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Predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in northwestern tanzania: a prospective cohort study
Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest mortality in Low-middle-income countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the predictors of 30-day mortality among stroke patients admitted at a tertiary hospital in Northwestern Tanzania.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Gilbert Mlay, Fredrick Kalokola, Patrick Ngoya, Jemima Shindika, Rashid Ali Ahmed, Basil Tumaini, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Reuben Mutta, Mohamed Manji, Faheem Sheriff, Karim Mahawish Source Type: research

Predictors of 30-day mortality among patients with stroke admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A prospective cohort study
ConclusionStroke is associated with a high 30-day mortality rate in Northwestern Tanzania. Concerted efforts are warranted in managing patients with stroke, with particular attention to individuals with severe strokes, ECG abnormalities, and swallowing difficulties to reduce early morbidity and mortality.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - January 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Stroke mimics in patients clinically diagnosed with stroke at a tertiary teaching hospital in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study
Stroke mimics account for up to one-third of acute stroke admissions and are a heterogeneous entity which pose diagnostic challenges. Diagnosing such patients is however crucial to avoid delays in treatment an...
Source: BMC Neurology - July 7, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah Shali Matuja, Khuzeima Khanbhai, Karim M. Mahawish and Patricia Munseri Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Trends in stroke admissions to a Tanzanian hospital over four decades: A retrospective audit
ConclusionsThe burden of stroke on health services in Tanzania appears to have increased rapidly. If this increase is to be slowed then sustainable primary preventative measures to target known stroke risk factors will be required.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - May 16, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Richard W. Walker, Rachel Viney, Laura Green, Manasseh Mawanswila, Venance P. Maro, Charlotte Gjertsen, Hannah Godfrey, Rosanna Smailes, William K. Gray Tags: Original Article Source Type: research