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ArticleFrontiers in stroke2025

The burden of hyponatremia and 30-day outcomes among adults admitted with stroke at a large tertiary teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania.

Johari Katanga, Igembe Nkandala, Joshua Ngimbwa, Lilian Andrew Mwamba, Innocent Kitandu Paul, Sospeter Berling, Gladness Xavier, Matilda K Basinda, Sophia Kagoye, Karim Mahawish and 1 more

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Johari Katanga *Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Igembe Nkandala *Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Joshua NgimbwaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Lilian Andrew MwambaDepartment of Internal Medicine-Neurology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China.
Innocent Kitandu PaulDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Sospeter BerlingDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Gladness XavierDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Matilda K BasindaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Sophia KagoyeNational Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Research Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Karim MahawishDepartment of Stroke Medicine, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland, New Zealand.
Sarah Shali MatujaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences-Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Mwanza, Tanzania.

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Background: The most frequent electrolyte derangement in adults with stroke is hyponatremia, which is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital stay. The study aimed to investigate the hyponatremia incidence and 30-day outcomes among adults admitted with stroke at a large tertiary teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania. Methods: This cohort study recruited adults presenting with first-ever stroke (as defined by the World Health Organization) between November 2023 to May 2024. Data were collected on demographics, the degree of neurological impairment at admission using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and laboratory workup, including sodium levels, on admission; the modified Rankin Scale was used to assess stroke outcomes. We used modified Poisson and logistic regressions to examine factors associated with hyponatremia and 30-day outcomes, respectively. Results: In total, 167 adults were enrolled, of which 56.9% ( Conclusion: Hyponatremia, which is associated with increased stroke severity, probable infections, and prolonged hospital stays, is prevalent among adults with stroke in Northwestern Tanzania. The high prevalence of hypertension and heart failure underscores the need for targeted preventive strategies. Early detection and appropriately managing hyponatremia are essential to improve stroke outcomes in this region.

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