Epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases related admissions in a referral hospital in the South West region of Cameroon: A cross-sectional study in sub-Saharan Africa.
Clovis NkokeAhmadou Musa JingiChristelle MakogeDenis TeuwafeuCyrille NkouonlackAnastase DzudiePublished in: PloS one (2019)
CVDs are a common cause of hospital admission in this semi-urban setting, dominated by heart failure. Women were disproportionately affected and it was associated with high mortality. Prevention, early detection and management of risk factors for cardiovascular disease are imperative given the growing burden of CVD in SSA to reduce CVD morbidity and mortality.
Keyphrases
- cardiovascular disease
- heart failure
- risk factors
- cardiovascular events
- healthcare
- acute care
- emergency department
- type diabetes
- adverse drug
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- primary care
- cardiovascular risk factors
- physical activity
- atrial fibrillation
- adipose tissue
- pregnancy outcomes
- metabolic syndrome
- acute heart failure
- insulin resistance
- electronic health record