Impact of short-term (24 h) blood pressure variability on 30-days clinical outcomes of acute strokes at two tertiary hospitals in Dar-es-Salaam

In this Tanzanian cohort, reduced nocturnal dipping and elevated morning pressures were the most frequent BPV patterns, especially in hemorrhagic strokes, though not independently associated with outcomes at 30 days. Neurological severity at day 7 (NIHSS) was the strongest predictor of recovery, and lower education levels negatively influenced outcomes. The Barthel Index was more sensitive than the mRS in detecting functional gains.