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Management of blood pressure in acute stroke: Comparison of current prescribing patterns with AHA/ASA guidelines in a Sub-Saharan African referral hospital
High blood pressure (HBP) is common at acute phase of stroke. It may reflect untreated or uncontrolled hypertension before stroke, or it may relate to stress response. The present study was designed to compare current American Stroke Association (ASA) guidelines with actual prescribing patterns for management of HBP at the acute phase of stroke, in a tertiary care Hospital in Douala, Cameroon.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - October 5, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: C. Kuate-Tegueu, J.J. Dongmo-Tajeuna, J. Doumbe, Y. Mapoure-Njankouo, G. Noubissi, V.D.P. Djientcheu Source Type: research

Assessment of the general public's knowledge of stroke: A cross-sectional study in Yaound é, Cameroon
Stroke knowledge and awareness in the general public is important to improve stroke prevention and ensure prompt response to disease onset. Addressing the dearth of data in Africa, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on stroke definition, symptoms, risk factors and complications in the general population living in Yaound é, Cameroon.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - May 2, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Jobert Richie Nansseu, Cedric Paterson Atangana, Saint-Just N. Petnga, Joseph Kamtchum-Tatuene, Jean Jacques Noubiap Source Type: research