Coronary angiographic findings in dilated cardiomyopathy in a sub-Saharan African population.

CONCLUSIONS: Ischaemic heart disease is likely to be underdiagnosed in sub-Saharan Africa. A coronary angiographic assessment of patients receiving treatment for DCM, especially in the presence of cardiovascular risk factors, should help optimise their management and improve prognosis.
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Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - May 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: N'Guetta R, Yao H, Ehouman E, Ekou A, Anzouan-Kacou JB, Coulibaly I, Hauhouot-Attoungbre ML, Kramoh E, Yapobi Y, Seka R Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research