The delivery of definitive acute stroke care in Africaremains low due to prehospital barriers,
and these are known to be country-specific. There have been no studies on elucidating …

Introduction The burden of stroke in Africa has increased in the last two decades, with the
population undergoing a rapid epidemiological transition, with a rise in the incidence of …

Methods: A web-based survey was conducted among registered medical practitioners in
India who treat acute stroke. The survey questionnaire was developed in English and …

Available reports show that stroke is the second highest cause of mortality globally, resulting
in 6.2 million deaths a year. Two-thirds of all strokes occur in developing countries. Africa …

Background Rapid recognition and early medical intervention are essential to reduce stroke-
related mortality and long-term disability. This study aimed to evaluate awareness of stroke …

Objectives: Individuals living in rural areas have comparatively less access to acute stroke
care than their urban counterparts. Understanding the local barriers and facilitators to the …

Background Rapid access to acute stroke care is essential to improve stroke patient
outcomes. Policy recommendations for the emergency management of stroke have resulted …

Background Appropriate systems of stroke care are important to manage the increasing
death and disability associated with stroke in Africa. Information on existing stroke services …

Background Stroke and other non-communicable diseases are important emerging public
health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa where stroke-related mortality and morbidity are …

Background and purpose Acute stroke treatment has significantly improved over the years in
Egypt. However, there is often notable delay in pre-hospital and in-hospital management of …