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Predictors of 30-day and 90-day mortality among hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients in urban Uganda: a prospective hospital-based cohort study
We report here on a prospective hospital-based cohort study that investigates predictors of 30-day and 90-day mortality and functional disability among Ugandan stroke patients.
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - October 8, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gertrude Namale, Onesmus Kamacooko, Anthony Makhoba, Timothy Mugabi, Maria Ndagire, Proscovia Ssanyu, John Bosco M. Ddamulira, Laetitia Yperzeele, Patrick Cras, Edward Ddumba, Janet Seeley and Robert Newton Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Low population prevalence of atrial fibrillation in rural Uganda: A community-based cross-sectional study
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited population-based epidemiological data on AF in sub-Saharan Africa. We sought to estimate the prevalence and correlates of AF in rural Uganda.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - May 24, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rahul G. Muthalaly, Bruce A. Koplan, Alfred Albano, Crystal North, Jeffrey I. Campbell, Bernard Kakuhikire, Dagmar Vo řechovská, John D. Kraemer, Alexander C. Tsai, Mark J. Siedner Source Type: research

Abstract 110: Prevalence of Neurological Illness, Stroke and Associated Mortality on a Ugandan Neurology Ward Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: Among patients admitted to a Ugandan neurology ward, stroke was the most common diagnosis and the most frequently associated with mortality. Given that such non-communicable diseases as cerebrovascular disease is becoming increasingly more important causes of death in resource-limited settings, future research should seek to understand how mortality relates to other factors during hospitalizations and whether interventions to improve delivery of care to patients at higher risk of mortality may affect patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Diaz, M., Hu, X., Fenton, B., Sico, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research