Key result
Systemic hypertension was the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor among Nigerian stroke patients, present in 71% of cases compared to 42% of healthy controls.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Nigerian patients with stroke compared to healthy controls?
Case-Control (n=200)
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What is the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Nigerian patients with stroke compared to healthy controls?
Absolute Event Rate: 71% vs 42%
p-value: p=<0.001
Systemic hypertension, heart diseases, and dyslipidemia are the most frequent cardiovascular risk factors among Nigerians with stroke, highlighting the need for targeted preventive strategies.
Hypertension predominates among Nigerian stroke patients; supports targeted screening but leaves open need for prospective confirmation.
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Yau et al. (2016) conducted a case-control in Stroke (n=200). Cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., hypertension) vs. Age- and sex-matched controls without stroke was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (p=<0.001). Systemic hypertension was the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor among Nigerian stroke patients, present in 71% of cases compared to 42% of healthy controls.
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