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Participation by patients from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in trial evidence supporting secondary stroke prevention guideline recommendations
CONCLUSIONS: Compared to their global burden of stroke, LMICs are underrepresented in key clinical trials used in formulating a prominent global stroke prevention guideline. While current therapeutic recommendations are likely applicable to practice settings throughout the world, greater involvement of patients from LMIC settings will enhance the contextual relevance and generalizability of recommendations to these disparate populations.PMID:37028264 | DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2023.120641
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 7, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Priscilla Abrafi Opare-Addo Fred Stephen Sarfo Patrick Opoku Berchie Minas Aikins Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research

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