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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Women in Southern Ghana: Evidence from 2014 GDHS
CONCLUSION: This study has revealed the prevalence of hypertension among women in southern Ghana. The associated factors include age, parity, region, and occupation. As a result, existing interventions need to be appraised in the light of these factors. Of essence is the need for Ghana Health Service to implement wide-embracing health promotion initiatives that accommodate the nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle needs of women in southern Ghana. Having more children is associated with higher propensity of hypertension and consequently, women need to limit childbearing to reduce their chances of being hypertensive. It will...
Source: International Journal of Hypertension - June 30, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cyprian Issahaku Dorgbetor Kwamena Sekyi Dickson Edward Kwabena Ameyaw Kenneth Setorwu Adde Source Type: research

Incidence, clinical characteristics, and risk factors of peripartum cardiomyopathy in Nigeria: results from the PEACE Registry
ConclusionsIn Nigeria, the burden of PPCM was greatest in the North –West zone, which has the highest known incidence. PPCM was predicted by sociodemographic factors and pre‐eclampsia, which should be considered in its control at population level. Postpartum customary birth practices and Hausa–Fulani ethnicity were not associated with PPCM in Nigeria.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - January 27, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: K.M. Karaye, N.A. Ishaq, H. Sa'idu, S.A. Balarabe, M.A. Talle, M.S. Isa, U.G. Adamu, H. Umar, H.I. Okolie, M.N. Shehu, I.Y. Mohammed, B. Sanni, O.S. Ogah, I. Oboirien, E.M. Umuerri, A.C. Mankwe, V.Y. Shidali, P. Njoku, S. Dodiyi ‐Manue Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

Abstract 110: Prevalence of Neurological Illness, Stroke and Associated Mortality on a Ugandan Neurology Ward Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: Among patients admitted to a Ugandan neurology ward, stroke was the most common diagnosis and the most frequently associated with mortality. Given that such non-communicable diseases as cerebrovascular disease is becoming increasingly more important causes of death in resource-limited settings, future research should seek to understand how mortality relates to other factors during hospitalizations and whether interventions to improve delivery of care to patients at higher risk of mortality may affect patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Diaz, M., Hu, X., Fenton, B., Sico, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Comparison of Risk of Atrial Fibrillation among Employed Versus Unemployed (From the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study)
Involuntary unemployment due to job loss has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. Whether it also is associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) is currently unknown. Therefore, we examined this association in 8,812 participants residing mainly in the Southeastern United States (mean age 58.1 ± 7.8 years; 63.2%; women; 43.2% black) with data on employment status who were enrolled in the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study between 2003 and 2007 after excluding those with voluntary unemployment (e.g.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 21, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elsayed Z. Soliman, Zhu-Ming Zhang, Suzanne Judd, Virginia J. Howard, George Howard Source Type: research

Neurocognitive functioning in adults with congenital heart disease
ConclusionsFindings suggest concerns about neuropsychological functioning that need to be more comprehensively assessed in adults with CHD. Understanding the cognitive limitations of this aging population can help guide access to resources, transition of care, and medical care engagement, thus improving quality of care and quality of life.
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dawn Ilardi, Kim E. Ono, Rebecca McCartney, Wendy Book, Anthony Y. Stringer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A time-series analysis of the relation between unemployment rate and hospital admission for acute myocardial infarction and stroke in Brazil over more than a decade
The effect of socioeconomic stressors on the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is currently open to debate. Using time-series analysis, our study aimed to evaluate the relationship between unemployment rate and hospital admission for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke in Brazil over a recent 11-year span.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 22, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marcelo Katz, Hayden B. Bosworth, Renato D. Lopes, Matthew E. Dupre, Fernando M.F. Silva, Carolina Pereira, Fabio G.M. Franco, Rogerio R. Prado, Antonio E.P. Pesaro, Mauricio Wajngarten Source Type: research

The contribution of diet and lifestyle to socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
Conclusion: The socioeconomic distribution of diet, smoking and alcohol consumption largely explained the inequalities in CHD and stroke in the Netherlands. These findings need to be considered when developing policies to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular diseases.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Caroline Méjean, Mariël Droomers, Yvonne T. van der Schouw, Ivonne Sluijs, Sébastien Czernichow, Diederick E. Grobbee, H. Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Joline W.J. Beulens Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research