Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
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2022
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Fundikira, Lulu
Chillo, Pilly
Mutagaywa, Reuben K.
Kamuhabwa, A
Kwesigabo, G
Asselbergs, Folkert W
van Laake, Linda W
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Abstract
Highlights Prevalence of DCM varies widely in SSA.Cardiovascular risk factors are important in patients with DCM.The role of genetics in idiopathic DCM is not studied in major part of SSA.
Keywords
Dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular risk factors, sub-Saharan Africa, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Community and Home Care, Epidemiology
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Fundikira, L S, Chillo, P, Mutagaywa, R, Kamuhabwa, A, Kwesigabo, G, Asselbergs, F W & van Laake, L W 2022, 'Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Systematic Review', Global Heart, vol. 17, no. 1, 76. https://doi.org/10.5334/GH.1166