Frequency and Mortality Risk Factors of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Emergency Department in Burkina Faso.

Alfred Anselme DabilgouAlassane DravéJulie Marie Adeline KyelemSaïdou OuedraogoChristian NaponJean Kaboré

Published in: Stroke research and treatment (2020)

Acute ischemic stroke was frequent in Emergency Department with high mortality rate. The mortality risk factors were the same than those found in literature. This higher mortality can be avoided by early diagnosis and an adequate management.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
risk factors
emergency department
cardiovascular events
systematic review
coronary artery disease