Table 5.
Outcomes of emergency department patients with chest pain or shortness of breath, northern Tanzania, 2018.
| Hospitalized patients (N = 116) | Median | (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of hospitalization, days | 7 | (4,8) |
| Patients discharged from the ED (N = 223) | Number of patients | (%) |
| Prescriptions given | ||
| Antihypertensive | 84 | (37.7) |
| Furosemide | 37 | (16.6) |
| Antacid | 36 | (16.1) |
| Aspirin | 29 | (13.0) |
| Acetaminophen | 22 | (9.9) |
| Antimicrobial | 22 | (9.9) |
| Clopidogrel | 22 | (9.9) |
| NSAID | 21 | (9.4) |
| Other prescription | 57 | (25.6) |
| Patients completing telephone follow-up (N = 284) | Number of patients | (%) |
| Clinical status at 30 days | ||
| Symptoms resolved | 41 | (14.4) |
| Symptoms improved | 170 | (59.9) |
| Symptoms unchanged | 47 | (16.5) |
| Symptoms worsened | 6 | (2.1) |
| Dead | 20 | (7.0) |
NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
ED: Emergency department.