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Profile of Stroke Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes in Resource-Limited Settings: A Multicenter Prospective Study in Angola, Sub-Saharan Africa

  • By

  • Daniela Sebastião

  • Evander Lucas

  • Pedro Lamborne

  • Antonino Francisco

  • Mauer Gonçalves

  • Mário Fresta

  • Adilson J. M. de Oliveira

  • September 15, 2026

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    Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, particularly affecting low- and middle-income countries like Angola.

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    The study enrolled 165 patients, with a mean age of 57.1 years, and 55.7% were under 60 years old.

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    Hypertension (84.4%) and sedentary lifestyle (81.8%) were identified as the leading risk factors for stroke.

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    At discharge, only 18% of patients achieved functional independence, while 77% were functionally dependent.

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    The 90-day mortality rate was 13.3%, with 4.8% occurring in-hospital and 8.5% during follow-up.

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Risk factors profile and outcomes of stroke in low resources settings: a prospective and multicentric study in a sub-Saharan Africa country

  • by Daniela Sebastião, Evander Lucas, Pedro Lamborne, Antonino Francisco, Mauer Gonçalves, Mário Fresta, Adilson J. M. de Oliveira

  • September 15, 2026

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