ArticleBMC neurology2022
Clinical profiles, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes of stroke in the medical ward of Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia; a retrospective study.
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Abstract
backgroundUndoubtedly, stroke is expanding as a global public health issue. Stroke-related deaths are attributable to modifiable risk factors. A demographic shift in Ethiopia increased the prevalence of stroke risk factors. Furthermore, there is limited relevant information available about stroke. Therefore, the current study sought to evaluate the clinical profiles, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes of stroke in the medical ward of Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital.
methodsA retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed among stroke patients. The study included medical records with complete patient information and a stroke diagnosis that had been verified using imaging techniques. Using simple random sampling, 344 medical records were selected, 312 of which met the requirements for inclusion. The frequency and percentage of sociodemographic characteristics and other variables were described using descriptive statistics.
resultsThe patients were 59.2 ± 14.6 years old on average. About 14.7% of the study participants were chat chewers. Of stroke victims, about 52.2% had sensory loss and limb weakness. Nearly 44.9% of the patients had hemiplegia or hemiparesis when they were first seen, and 25.3% were unconscious. Hypertension (63.1%), atrial fibrillation (15.1%), and structural heart diseases (12.5%) were the frequently seen co-morbidities in stroke patients. About 35.8% of the patients had fully recovered and were released go from the hospital without suffering any repercussions. However, hospital deaths from stroke accounted for 21.8% of cases. Stroke fatalities usually involved hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and structural heart disorders.
conclusionSensory deficits, limb weakness, and mentation loss were all common clinical presentations in stroke patients. In particular, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and structural heart diseases were commonly seen as comorbidities in stroke patients. Stroke mortality was high in the hospital. Thus, establishing promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative strategies is indispensable.
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