Heart Diseases in Nigeria: An Echocardiographic Study
Author Information
Author(s): Ogah Okechukwu S, Adegbite Gail D, Akinyemi Rufus O, Adesina Julius O, Alabi Albert A, Udofia Oscar I, Ogundipe Roseline F, Osinfade Julius K L
Primary Institution: Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the experience with echocardiography and define the clinical cases seen in the setting.
Conclusion
Hypertensive heart disease was found to be the most prevalent cardiac condition in this study.
Supporting Evidence
- 56.7% of subjects had hypertensive heart disease.
- 3.7% had rheumatic heart disease.
- 3.0% had dilated cardiomyopathy.
- 31.2% of subjects had normal echocardiographic findings.
- The study was conducted over an 18-month period.
Takeaway
This study looked at heart diseases in Nigeria and found that high blood pressure is the most common problem.
Methodology
This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from echocardiograms performed at a medical center.
Potential Biases
Referral bias may exist as many subjects were not properly screened for heart diseases before referral.
Limitations
Some reports were excluded due to poor echo-window, repeated procedures, or incomplete reports.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 54.4 years, with 744 men and 697 women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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