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In a retrospective review of 70 ICU deaths, the major causes of mortality were ischemic heart disease (20%), cerebrovascular disease (14.28%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (10%).
Observational (n=70)
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Ischemic heart disease remains the leading cause of ICU mortality in this military hospital cohort in Bangladesh, accounting for 20% of deaths.
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IHD leads ICU mortality in this small cohort; leaves open generalizability and whether patterns inform prevention in other settings.
Alam et al. (2017) conducted an observational in ICU mortality (n=70). ICU admission was evaluated on Causes of death. In a retrospective review of 70 ICU deaths, the major causes of mortality were ischemic heart disease (20%), cerebrovascular disease (14.28%), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (10%).
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