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The Burden and In-Hospital Mortality of Stroke Admissions at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Namibia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Saara Ndinelago NeshukuJessica Kirchner-FrankleMaria NangoloMaria MosesChalese Olivia EinbeckPercy KumireVaja ZatjiruaJustor Banda
Published in: Stroke research and treatment (2023)
Our findings showed a younger mean age for stroke and mortality rate comparable to other low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). Hypertension and alcohol consumption were the main risk factors for both stroke subtypes, while aspiration pneumonia and raised intracranial pressure predicted in-hospital mortality.
Keyphrases
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  • alcohol consumption
  • blood pressure
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  • intensive care unit
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  • electronic health record