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Subarachnoid hemorrhage: clinical presentation, causes and outcome in 52 Ethiopian patients
Mengesha, Abenet Tafesse.
  • Mengesha, Abenet Tafesse; s.af
Ethiop. med. j. (Online) ; 56(2): 155-160, 2018. tab
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1262002
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a devastating neurological emergency associated with high mortality and disability. Little is known about its occurrence and clinical profile in Ethiopia. We, therefore, studied the clinical presentation, causes and outcome of the condition among in a tertiary facility.

Methods:

A retrospective analysis of records of patients admitted with the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage to Tikur Anbassa Specialized Hospital over a period of 12 years, January 2001 to January 2012, was undertaken.

Results:

Of 725 patients admitted with the diagnosis of stroke 52 (7.1%) patients were diagnosed to have subarachnoid hemorrhage. Death was registered in 18(34.6%) and disability in seven (13.4%).Hypertension was the most common risk factor, observed in 36 (69.21 %) of the patients, and seizure disorder and electrolyte abnormalities-hyponatremia were the most common complications.

Conclusion:

The outcome of subarachnoid hemorrhage in this study is comparable with reports from elsewhere. A prospective and well-designed epidemiological study is recommended. There is a need to improve the diagnostic and interventional capacity of the hospital
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Treatment Outcome / Ethiopia Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Ethiop. med. j. (Online) Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Treatment Outcome / Ethiopia Type of study: Etiology study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Ethiop. med. j. (Online) Year: 2018 Type: Article