Comparison of performances of SIREN or MFSRS in stroke risk prediction in an African environment
Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba,
Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye,
Favour Chidera Kanu
et al.
Abstract:Background
The Modified Framingham Stroke Risk Score (MFSRS) is a widely utilized stroke risk assessment algorithm usually applied in international comparison. The Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network (SIREN) is the only known African-specific stroke risk assessment algorithm.
Aims and objectives
To compare stroke risk estimates from the SIREN and the MFSRS in an African community.
Methods
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