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Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality for Stroke in Douala, Cameroon
Joint Authors
Tchaleu, Benjamin Clet Nguenkam
Mapoure, N. Y.
Mbatchou Ngahane, H. B.
Dzudie, A.
Coulibaly, A.
Mounjouopou, N. G.
Vaissaba, E.
Mouelle, S. A.
Njamnshi, Alfred Kinyuy
Luma, Henry Namme
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The objective of this study was to describe complications in hospitalized patients for stroke and to determine the predictive factors of intrahospital mortality from stroke at the Douala General Hospital (DGH) in Cameroon.
Patients and Methods.
A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012, at the DGH.
All the patients who were aged more than 15 years with established diagnosis of stroke were included.
A univariate analysis was done to look for factors associated with the risk of death, whilst the predictive factors of death were determined in a multivariate analysis following Cox regression model.
Results.
Of the 325 patients included patients, 68.1% were males and the mean age was 58.66 ± 13.6 years.
Ischaemic stroke accounted for 52% of the cases.
Sepsis was the leading complications present in 99 (30.12%) cases.
Independent predicting factors of in-hospital mortality were Glasgow Coma Scale lower than 8 (HR = 2.17 95% CI 4.86–36.8; P = 0.0001 ), hyperglycaemia at admission (HR = 3.61 95% CI 1.38–9.44; P = 0.009 ), and hemorrhagic stroke (HR = 5.65 95% CI 1.77–18; P = 0.003 ).
Conclusion.
The clinician should systematically diagnose and treat infectious states and hyperglycaemia in stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mapoure, N. Y.& Tchaleu, Benjamin Clet Nguenkam& Mbatchou Ngahane, H. B.& Dzudie, A.& Coulibaly, A.& Mounjouopou, N. G.…[et al.]. 2014. Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality for Stroke in Douala, Cameroon. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047705
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mapoure, N. Y.…[et al.]. Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality for Stroke in Douala, Cameroon. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047705
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mapoure, N. Y.& Tchaleu, Benjamin Clet Nguenkam& Mbatchou Ngahane, H. B.& Dzudie, A.& Coulibaly, A.& Mounjouopou, N. G.…[et al.]. Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality for Stroke in Douala, Cameroon. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047705
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047705