Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Stroke"
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Carotid doppler findings and associated factors among patients admitted with stroke at two selected hospitals in Kampala.
(2022-12-09)ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Stroke is one of the leading causes of preventable death and chronic disability in Uganda. Carotid artery stenosis, thickened CIMT and high-risk atherosclerotic plaques are major risk factors for ... -
Knowledge and perception of stroke: A population-based survey in Uganda.
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)Purpose. This study, designed to complement a large population survey on prevalence of stroke risk factors, assessed knowledge and perception of stroke and associated factors. Methods. A population survey was conducted ... -
Stroke characteristics and 30-day mortality among young adults in Kiruddu and Mulago Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background The incidence of stroke in young adults over the past decades has increased, and two million young adults suffer a stroke each year. This trend may reflect the various risk factors among young adults. Stroke ... -
Stroke in children with sickle cell anaemia in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality affecting 4% of all newborns in Uganda. Over 7000 SCA patients are registered in Mulago hospital. Stroke is a catastrophic complication ... -
Utility of transthoracic echocardiography and carotid doppler ultrasound in differential diagnosis and management of ischemic stroke in a developing country.
(SciMedCentral, 2013)Abstract Objective: We sought to describe findings, diagnostic yield, cost effectiveness of transthoracic echocardiography (TEE) and Carotid doppler ultrasound (CDU) in ischemic stroke. Methods: Cross sectional study ...