Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
 
Fundikira, Lulu S; Chillo, P; Mutagaywa, R; Kamuhabwa, A; Kwesigabo, G; Asselbergs, F W; van Laake, L W
(2022) Global Heart, volume 17, issue 1
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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.
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Keywords: Dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular risk factors, sub-Saharan Africa, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Community and Home Care, Epidemiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/GH.1166
ISSN: 2211-8160
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Note: Copyright: © 2022 The Author(s).
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