Cardiovascular disease is the largest epidemic Mankind has seen yet and raised blood pressure continues to be the biggest contributor to the global burden of disease, causing 9.4 million deaths each year. However, awareness, treatment and control rates remain low; 46.5%, 40.6% and 13.2% as reported by the PURE study.
Tagged as: Hypertension
CREOLE Study in Cameroon
Reducing blood pressure to target levels is a major priority in preventing clinical events in hypertension. Although there are many possible combinations of BP-lowering therapies, the best combination for the black population is still a subject of debate. Furthermore, current guideline recommendations are inconsistent and conflicting for black patients. CREOLE stands
PANACEA Heart Failure Study in Cameroon
Heart failure (HF) is a cardiovascular disease which affects 1 – 2% of adult population over 40 years old. It is one of the leading pathologies among hospitalised patients in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for over 30% of admissions in specialised cardiac unit. It is associated with many symptoms and clinical
May Measurement Month 2017
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