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Evaluating the Utility of Echocardiogram in the Diagnostic Workup of Stroke Patients in Resource-limited Settings (P5-4.013)

Madalitso Nthere
Stanley Zimba
Emmanuel Mukambo
Musisye Luchembe
Coolwe Namangala
Theresa Shankanga
Diwell Mwansa
Mulenga Chilando
Taonga Msimuko
Mashina Chomba
Lorraine Chishimba
Melody Asukile
Michael Kinkata
Ndonji Chiwaya
Julia Mwamba
Leroy Yankae
Gabriel Sneh
William Tembo
Sarah Braun
Deanna Saylor

2026University of Zambia

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We evaluated how often echocardiogram detected a potential cardiac source of embolism (CSE) in adults with acute ischemic stroke in Zambia.

Research topics

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000216071

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