Clinical characteristics and outcomes of atrial fibrillation and flutter at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.

CONCLUSION: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus, not rheumatic valve disease were the more common co-morbidities. Stroke risk stratification and prevention needs to be emphasised and appropriately managed.
PMID: 23612946 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - March 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shavadia J, Yonga G, Mwanzi S, Jinah A, Moriasi A, Otieno H Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research