Decentralized Heart Failure Management in Neno, Malawi.

Bright G D Mailosi Todd Ruderman Sheila L Klassen Chiyembekezo Z Kachimanga Moses Banda Aron Medson Boti Kenwood Kumwenda Gene Bukhman Adamson S Muula Ndaziona Peter Kwanjo Banda Gene F Kwan

Published in: Global heart (2023)

Hypertensive heart disease and cardiomyopathy are the predominant causes of HF in this elderly cohort in rural Malawi. Trained non-physician providers can successfully manage HF to improve symptoms and clinical outcomes in limited resource areas. Similar care models could improve healthcare access in other rural African settings.

Keyphrases

heart failure
healthcare
acute heart failure
south africa
blood pressure
primary care
emergency department
palliative care
pulmonary hypertension
left ventricular
middle aged
resistance training
sleep quality
body composition
chronic pain