Okechukwu S Ogah, Oyewole A Kushimo, Adewole Adebiyi, Chuka T Onyema, Onubogu C Uchenna, Bosede E Adebayo, Oyinkansola T Agaja, Olanike A Orimolade, Amina Durodola, Isa A Makinde, Rufus O Akinyemi, Waheed A Adedeji, Ademola J Adekanmi, Joshua O Akinyemi, Babatunde Adedokun
BACKGROUND: Heart failure is now a significant contributor to the burden of non-communicable diseases in developing countries like Nigeria which is experiencing epidemiologic and demographic transition. The epidemiology of heart failure in this country is poorly characterized. The aim of the review is to determine the prevalence of heart failure, the associated risk factors, the aetiology, management, and outcomes of the condition in the country. METHODS: Relevant databases such as PubMed /Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, African Index Medicus, and African journal online would be searched for articles published in English from January 2000 to December 2021...
June 2023: African Health Sciences