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West Afr J Med ; 40(11): 1192-1198, 2023 Nov 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38096460

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BACKGROUND: Sleep health indicates how well an individual or population sleeps. Good sleep health is characterized by subjective satisfaction, sustained alertness during waking hours, appropriate timing, high efficiency, and adequate duration. Poor sleep health is associated with many short-term and long-term health consequences. There are limited data on the pattern of sleep health in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, we embarked on this study to determine the Pattern of Sleep Health among patients attending the Adult Neurology clinic in a Federal Teaching Hospital, in Abakaliki, Nigeria. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional observational hospital-based study undertaken at the Adult Neurology clinic of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria from July to September 2022. RESULTS: Out of the 267 patients recruited for the study, 19% had good sleep health with SATED scores of 8 to 10 while 81% had poor sleep health. The absence of alcohol abuse, cigarette smoking, and neurological diagnosis were statistically associated with poor sleep health with no sex and age predilection. The mean sleep duration was 7.5± 1.5 hours (male = 7.6 hours, female = 7.3 hours, 18- 64 years= 7.4 hours, ≥ 65 years =7.9 hours). Timing of sleep (mean= 0.97) was the least rated while sleep satisfaction (mean= 1.54) was the best-rated sleep dimension. CONCLUSION: Sleep health is very poor amongst patients attending the adult Neurology clinic at Abakaliki Nigeria and it is associated with smoking, absence of alcohol abuse, and neurological diagnosis. CONTEXTE: La santé du sommeil indique à quel point un individu ou une population dort. Une bonne santé du sommeil se caractérise par une satisfaction subjective, une vigilance soutenue pendant les heures d'éveil, un timing approprié, une efficacité élevée et une durée adéquate. Une mauvaise santé du sommeil est associée à de nombreuses conséquences sanitaires à court et à long terme. Il existe des données limitées sur le schéma de santé du sommeil au Nigéria. Dans ce contexte, nous avons entrepris cette étude pour déterminer le schéma de santé du sommeil parmi les patients fréquentant la clinique de neurologie pour adultes dans un hôpital d'enseignement fédéral à Abakaliki, Nigeria. MÉTHODES: Il s'agissait d'une étude observationnelle transversale réalisée à la clinique de neurologie pour adultes de l'hôpital universitaire fédéral Alex Ekwueme àAbakaliki, Nigeria, de juillet à septembre 2022. RÉSULTATS: Sur les 267 patients recrutés pour l'étude, 19 % avaient une bonne santé du sommeil avec des scores SATED de 8 à 10, tandis que 81 % avaient une mauvaise santé du sommeil. L'absence d'abus d'alcool, de tabagisme et de diagnostic neurologique était statistiquement associée à une mauvaise santé du sommeil, sans prédilection pour le sexe et l'âge. La durée moyenne du sommeil était de 7,5 ± 1,5 heures (homme = 7,6 heures, femme = 7,3 heures, 18-64 ans = 7,4 heures, ≥ 65 ans = 7,9 heures). Le timing du sommeil (moyenne = 0,97) était la dimension la moins bien notée, tandis que la satisfaction du sommeil (moyenne = 1,54) était la dimension la mieux notée. CONCLUSION: La santé du sommeil est très mauvaise chez les patients fréquentant la clinique de neurologie pour adultes à Abakaliki, au Nigéria, et elle est associée au tabagisme, à l'absence d'abus d'alcool et au diagnostic neurologique. Mots-clés: :Santé du sommeil, Clinique de neurologie,Abakaliki, Nigeria.


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Dissonias , Neurologia , Ambulatório Hospitalar , Sono , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Alcoolismo , Estudos Transversais , Nigéria/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto Jovem , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Duração do Sono , Dissonias/epidemiologia
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West Afr J Med ; 40(11): 1199-1208, 2023 Nov 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38096494

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BACKGROUND: Stroke is a neurological emergency, with high prevalence, especially in developing countries where it assumes an epidemic proportion. It is globally the second most common cause of death after ischemic heart disease. The poor indices reported in developing countries are multifactorial and related to late case presentation, ignorance, poverty, and unavailability of comprehensive and well-coordinated stroke care. OBJECTIVES: This manuscript identified and highlighted the available and cheap stroke management pillars in developing countries and recommended measures to strengthen the system to maximize the benefits in the reduction of morbidity and mortality from stroke. RESULTS: The identified stroke management pillars include stroke prevention, hyperacute stroke management, acute stroke management, stroke rehabilitation, stroke research, and stroke support. CONCLUSIONS: A coordinated and concerted stroke management protocol involving the stroke hexagon will reduce stroke morbidity and mortality in resource-poor settings. There is a need to sensitize the stakeholders in stroke management to assume more responsibility.


CONTEXTE: L'AVC est une urgence neurologique, avec une prévalence élevée, en particulier dans les pays en développement où il prend une ampleur épidémique. Il est mondialement la deuxième cause de décès la plus fréquente après la maladie cardiaque ischémique. Les mauvais indices rapportés dans les pays en développement sont multifactoriels et liés à une présentation tardive des cas, à l'ignorance, à la pauvreté et à l'absence de soins coordonnés et complets pour l'AVC. OBJECTIFS: Ce manuscrit a identifié et mis en évidence les piliers bon marché de la prise en charge de l'AVC dans les pays en développement et recommandé des mesures pour renforcer le système afin de maximiser les avantages dans la réduction de la morbidité et de la mortalité dues à l'AVC. RÉSULTATS: Les piliers identifiés de la prise en charge de l'AVC comprennent la prévention de l'AVC, la prise en charge hyperaiguë de l'AVC, la prise en charge aiguë de l'AVC, la rééducation post-AVC, la recherche sur l'AVC et le soutien aux personnes touchées par l'AVC. CONCLUSIONS: Un protocole de prise en charge de l'AVC coordonné et concerté impliquant l'hexagone de l'AVC réduira la morbidité et la mortalité liées à l'AVC dans les milieux à ressources limitées. Il est nécessaire de sensibiliser les parties prenantes à la prise en charge de l'AVC pour qu'elles assument davantage de responsabilités. Mots-clés: Hexagone de l'AVC, Protocole, Fardeau de l'AVC, Milieux à ressources limitées.


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Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia , Prevalência
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West Afr J Med ; 40(11 Suppl 1): S20, 2023 Nov 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37976197

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Introduction: Changes in the haematological indices could have implications for stroke risk, management plan, and outcome. There are limited data on the pattern of haematological parameters of acute stroke patients in Nigeria despite its impact on stroke risk, management, and outcome. Objectives: To determine the pattern and the prognostic implications of the haematological parameters in acute stroke patients managed over a nine-year period at a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki Nigeria. Methodology: This was a retrospective hospital-based case-control study of the haematological parameters of acute stroke patients seen over a nine-year period at a tertiary hospital in Abakaliki Nigeria. Results: The mean total white blood cell count and percentage neutrophil in the case group were significantly higher than the control group while the mean packed cell volume did not show any significant difference. Further analysis of the case group revealed that the mean PCV was significantly lower among female folks, elderly age group, those with low education attainment, impaired renal status, short admission duration, haemorrhagic stroke, and admitting hypertension. On the other hand, mean total WBC count and differential neutrophils were significantly elevated among female folks, working-class age group, low educational status, longer admission duration, mortality, and haemorrhagic stroke. Conclusions: Elevated total white blood cell count and differential neutrophilia were significantly associated with acute stroke. Changes in haematological parameters have implications for stroke risk and outcome.


Assuntos
Acidente Vascular Cerebral Hemorrágico , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Estudos Retrospectivos , Nigéria/epidemiologia , Centros de Atenção Terciária , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia
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West Afr J Med ; 40(11 Suppl 1): S20, 2023 Nov 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37976209

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Introduction: Renal dysfunction is commonly seen in hospitalized stroke patients. It serves both as a risk factor for stroke and as a complication of stroke. Renal dysfunction is a poor prognostic factor for stroke and increases the risk of recurrence. Despite the above poor indices, there is a paucity of data on the prevalence of renal dysfunction in acute stroke patients in Nigeria. Objective: It is against this background that this study was conducted to identify the prevalence and pattern of renal dysfunction among acute stroke patients who were managed at a Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki Nigeria. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional observational hospital-based study undertaken at the Emergency unit of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria from October 2021 to April 2022 (7-month period). Result: Amongst the 210 acute stroke patients enrolled in the study, 51 (24%) had renal dysfunction with no age and sex predilection. Haemorrhagic stroke, alteration in consciousness, and anaemia were significantly associated with renal dysfunction. Conclusion: The prevalence of renal dysfunction following acute stroke is high and there is a need for assessment of renal functions in every acute stroke patient and institute prompt multi-disciplinary treatment.


Assuntos
Nefropatias , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , Nigéria/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Estudos Transversais , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/complicações , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia , Hospitais de Ensino
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West Afr J Med ; 39(11): 1188-1192, 2022 Nov 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36455196

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BACKGROUND: Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte imbalance which is readily observed in patients with neurological disorders such as stroke. It is associated with increased morbidity and mortality during and after hospitalization. There has not been any study to demonstrate the frequency of admission hyponatremia in acute stroke patients in Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that we embarked on this study to determine the frequency and pattern of admission hyponatremia in acute stroke patients in a Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional observational hospitalbased study undertaken at the Emergency unit of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria from November 2021 to April 2022. RESULTS: Amongst the 177 acute stroke patients enrolled in the study, 58 (32.8%) had hyponatremia. Advanced age, alteration in consciousness, and haemorrhagic (intracerebral and subarachnoid haemorrhage) stroke were significantly associated with presence of hyponatremia. CONCLUSION: Admission hyponatremia is prevalent amongst acute stroke patients in Abakaliki, Nigeria and commonly associated with advanced age, alteration in consciousness and haemorrhagic stroke.


CONTEXTE: L'hyponatrémie est un déséquilibre électrolytique commun qui est facilement observé chez les patients atteints de troubles neurologiques tels que l'AVC. Elle est associée à une morbidité et une mortalité accrues pendant et après l'hospitalisation. Aucune étude n'a été menée pour démontrer la fréquence de l'hyponatrémie à l'admission chez les patients victimes d'un AVC aigu au Nigeria. C'est dans ce contexte que nous avons entrepris cette étude pour déterminer la fréquence et les caractéristiques de l'hyponatrémie à l'admission chez les patients victimes d'un AVC aigu dans un hôpital universitaire fédéral à Abakaliki, au Nigeria. MÉTHODES: Il s'agissait d'une étude transversale d'observation en milieu hospitalier entreprise au service des urgences de l'Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital d'Abakaliki, au Nigeria, de novembre 2021 à avril 2022. RÉSULTATS: Parmi les 177 patients victimes d'un AVC aigu inscrits à l'étude, 58 (32,8 %) présentaient une hyponatrémie. L'âge avancé, l'altération de la conscience et l'AVC hémorragique (hémorragie intracérébrale et subarachnoïde) étaient significativement associés à la présence d'une hyponatrémie. CONCLUSION: L'hyponatrémie à l'admission est prévalente chez les patients victimes d'un accident vasculaire cérébral aigu à Abakaliki, au Nigeria, et est souvent associée à un âge avancé, à une altération de la conscience et à un accident vasculaire cérébral hémorragique. Mots clés: Accident vasculaire cérébral aigu, hyponatrémie, urgence médicale, Abakaliki, Nigeria.


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Hiponatremia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , Prevalência , Hiponatremia/epidemiologia , Nigéria/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Hospitais de Ensino , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/complicações , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/epidemiologia
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Niger J Med ; 22(3): 175-80, 2013.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24180143

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BACKGROUND: Orthostatic Hypotension is a serious and common complication of diabetes mellitus. AIMS: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of Orthostatic Hypotension in type 2 diabetic patients in a diabetes mellitus clinic in Enugu South-East Nigeria. METHOD AND MATERIALS: A structured questionnaire was administered to the eligible and consenting seventy type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. The supine and erect blood pressures of each patient were recorded. The patients with Orthostatic Hypotension were compared with those without Orthostatic Hypotension for different clinical and biochemical parameters. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19 software. Odds ratio was calculated for the presence of Orthostatic Hypotension amongst the variables and p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The prevalence of Orthostatic Hypotension in type 2 diabetic patients was 23.3%. Orthostatic Hypotension had statistically significant association with the presence of peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy and proteinuria. CONCLUSIONS: Orthostatic Hypotension is a common complication in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients seen at Enugu. It is recommended that measurement of erect and supine blood pressures should be part of the standard care of type 2 diabetic patients.


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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/complicações , Hipotensão Ortostática/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos de Coortes , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Nigéria , Ambulatório Hospitalar , Prevalência
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