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

Lulu S. Fundikira, P. Chillo, R. Mutagaywa, A. Kamuhabwa, G. Kwesigabo, F. W. Asselbergs, L. W. van Laake

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Article number76
Pages (from-to)76
Number of pages1
JournalGlobal Heart
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • sub-Saharan Africa

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