Stage 2 Hypertension and Electrocardiogram Abnormality: Evaluating the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in Nigeria.
Shalom Nwodo ChineduFranklyn Nonso IheagwamMichael Kemjika OnuohaGrace Nkechi JoshuaOpeyemi Christianah DeCamposPublished in: High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension (2022)
This study shows prevalence rates of these risk factors are on the increase. It also suggests that ECG abnormality is a public health issue among stage 2 hypertensive patients that must be monitored. Therefore, appropriate interventions that prevent and control hypertension and identified risk factors should be put in place in addition to lifestyle changes, regular screening and surveillance.