ArticleeNeurologicalSci2025
Longitudinal trends in stroke risk factors and mortality over 20 years from a central stroke referral center in Pakistan using clinically digitized data.
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- Mortality among patients diagnosed with stroke presenting to remote Emergency Department in Bhutan - a retrospective study.International journal of emergency medicine · 2026Article
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Background: Limited data exists on long-term stroke trends in low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan, despite its growing burden. Understanding these trends is crucial for informing healthcare strategies and public health interventions. This study examines 20-year trends in stroke characteristics, risk factors, and mortality at a tertiary care center in Pakistan. Methods: In this retrospective study, a secondary analysis was conducted using clinically digitized records from the Aga Khan University Hospital. Patients aged ≥18 years, admitted with stroke, and discharged between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2018, were included. Stroke subtypes were classified using Results: The final cohort included 12,837 patients: 71.4 % ischemic stroke, 21.2 % ICH, and 7.4 % TIA. The median age was 62 years (IQR: 52-70). Stroke admissions rose over time ( Conclusion: Stroke patterns are shifting toward younger age and greater risk factor clustering, though in-hospital mortality has declined. Continued surveillance and targeted interventions are essential.
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