The spectrum, prevalence and in-hospital outcomes of cardiovascular diseases in a South African district hospital: a retrospective study

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of CVD in this cohort was high and accounted for significant morbidity and mortality. Systemic hypertension was a leading risk factor in our cohort and we need to intensify efforts to diagnose and treat systemic hypertension.PMID:34128952 | DOI:10.5830/CVJA-2021-016

Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - June 15, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Philasande Mkoko Senlika Naidoo Mak Niazi Atiqa Tahira Xolile Godlwana Ntsikelelo Ndesi Thina Majola Martha Pepino Luyanda Mbanga Zimasa Vuyo Jama Nowshad Alam Brian Mbhele Lokuthula Maphalala Mpiko Ntsekhe Source Type: research