Kossivi Apetse
Neurology Department, Atakpame Regional Hospital, Togo
Publications
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Research Article
Recurrent Stroke in University Neurology Departments in Lomé (Togo, West Africa) in 2023-2024
Author(s): Kossivi Apetse*, Alois Franklin Mondonga Issey, Achraf Adou Rahim Alimi, Komla Nyinevi Anayo, Abide Talabewui, Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Kokou Mensah Guinhouya, Komi Assogba, Mofou Belo and Agnon Ayelola Koffi Balogou
Introduction: Recurrent strokes are common and account for a significant proportion of the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with strokes worldwide. In Togo, where stroke remains a public health problem, we have no data on recurrent stroke. The aim of this study is to describe the frequency, subtypes, time to onset, and short-term progression of recurrent stroke in hospitals in Togo. Methods: This is a series of 174 cases of recurrent stroke collected in the neurology departments of university hospitals in Lomé from January 2023 to April 2024. The diagnosis of stroke was made clinically and confirmed by brain imaging. The interview, follow-up records, and hospital medical records were used to characterize previous strokes and recurrences. Results: Recurrences accounted for 9.8% of strokes. The av.. Read More»