Publications by authors named "Sylvanos Wabwire"
Cardiovasc J Afr
February 2019
Article Synopsis
- Cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke, significantly impact morbidity and mortality rates in Kenya, necessitating better epidemiological data for informed health decisions.
- The study involved a cohort of 691 stroke patients across two hospitals, showing ischaemic strokes as the most common type, predominantly affecting women, with major risk factors including hypertension, smoking, and diabetes.
- This research is the first step in establishing a national stroke registry in Kenya, highlighting its potential to influence public policy and health measures while revealing unexpected trends in gender impact and smoking rates among stroke patients.
