A5082060396- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Ebonyi State University
2022-2024
Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
2013-2024
University of Cape Town
2017-2019
Groote Schuur Hospital
2017-2018
Jos University Teaching Hospital
2012-2017
A non-dipping pattern of nocturnal blood pressure in hypertensive patients is an established predictor cardiovascular risk, especially Blacks. However, data on normotensives and risk this population sparse. In study, we aim to determine if a profile cohort Black associated with cardiac target organ damage.We studied ambulatory patterns 43 normotensive Caribbean origin classified their profiles as dippers (DP) non-dippers (NDP) based profiles. Cardiac damage was estimated from 2-D...
Background: A clear knowledge of the pathogens responsible for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in a given region and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns is necessary optimal treatment. We determined common bacterial causing CAP Nigeria further reviewed senstivity with view to providing recommendations improve management CAP. Methods: Case notes all adult patients who were 18 years or more admitted four major tertiary hospitals South East diagnosis between 2008 2012 retrospectively...
Akintunde, Abiodun A.; Mutagaywa, Reuben; Manmak, Manven; Oguntade, Ayodipupo S.; Adejumo, Oluseyi Isiguzo, Godsent; Beheiry, Hind; Doku, Alfred; Dzudie, Anaestase; Damasceno, Albertino; Onwubere, B.J.C.; Odili, Augustine; Adeoye, Abiodun; Mbulaje, Lucia; Lamin, E.S.; Akumiah, Florence; Avorkliya, Loius; Ogola, Elijah; Ayoola, Yekeen; Marwa, Sebastian; Exon, Amaechi, Uzochukwu M.; Okereke, Chinonso J.; Nwude, Ifeanyi E. Author Information
We investigated predictors of in-hospital mortality and length hospital stay among adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Nigeria order to provide recommendations improve CAP outcomes developing countries. This was a multi-centre case control study patients ≥18 years who were admitted between 2008 2012. Case notes 100 consecutive died (cases) random sample 300 discharged (controls) selected. Mean ages 55.4±19.6 49.3±19.2 (controls). Independent CURB-65 score ≥3: adjusted odds...
The implementation of task sharing and shifting (TSTS) policy as a way addressing the shortage physicians reducing burden hypertension in Africa birthed idea African School Hypertension (ASH). ASH is saddled with responsibility training non-physician health workers across continent management uncomplicated hypertension.
Summary Data on baseline hepatic function of HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infected patients are limited in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed liver test (LFT) abnormalities Nigerian with HIV/HBV co-infection to highlight the impact HBV-related disease A cross-sectional study involving 100 age- sex-matched HBV mono-infected controls. Blood testing for antibodies, CD4+ cell count, surface antigen (HBsAg), e (HBeAg), LFTs, platelet fasting blood glucose lipid profile were carried out....
Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, readily affordable, and noninvasive tool for the evaluation of cardiac disorders. There dearth information on utility ECG in general practice Nigeria. We assessed knowledge utilization among family medicine residents Nigeria.A cross-sectional was conducted between November 2011 May 2012 four training centers A self-administered questionnaire used to obtain from resident doctors regarding their requests, preferred source interpretation, most common...
Introduction The prevalence of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa is among the world’s highest; however, awareness, treatment and control this region are suboptimal. Among other barriers, overburdened healthcare system poses a great challenge for control. Community peer-support groups an alternative promising strategy to improve adherence blood pressure (BP) CLUBMEDS study aims evaluate feasibility impact clubs Nigeria. Methods analysis will include formative (pre-implementation) qualitative...
<strong>Background:</strong> Hypertension control remains a significant challenge in reducing the cardiovascular disease burden worldwide. Community peer-support groups have been identified as promising strategy to improve medication adherence and blood pressure (BP) control. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The study aimed evaluate feasibility impact of clubs BP Southeast Nigeria. <strong>Methods:</strong> This was mixed-methods research involving formative (pre-implementation) research, pilot...
Purpose: Previous studies that evaluated the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria were either clinic based, non-standardized or did not include out-of-clinic blood pressure (BP) measurement.Materials and Methods: We selected a rural an urban community one state each 6 geopolitical zones Nigeria. Five consecutive BP adults older than 18 years measured following which, participant was provided with home device to obtain duplicate morning evening for 3 days.Result: Out 556 invited from Anambra...
Pilot trials are miniature researches carried out with the sole aim of acting as precursor for larger more definitive studies. Abstracts used to summarize and introduce findings reading audience. There is substantive empirical evidence showing that abstracts, despite their important roles, not informative enough, lacking necessary details. This systematic survey was designed assess quality reporting heart failure pilot trial abstracts. The defined completeness based on adherence CONSORT...
Pilot trials are initial small-scale studies done to inform the design of larger trials. Their findings like other usually disseminated as peer-reviewed journal articles. Abstracts used introduce contents readers, and give a general idea about full reports sometimes only source information available readers. Despite their importance, abstracts trial not informative enough lack essential details.This is protocol for planned systematic survey with primary aim analyzing reporting quality...
Hypertension is a leading cardiovascular risk factor, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in Africa. The continent plagued with high incidence, coupled low treatment control rates. causes are multifactorial, among the major an absence of standardized African guidelines for management hypertension. Systems care vary across continent, low-income countries having less than middle-income countries. International include recommendations Black populations, but do not account...
ABSTRACT Blacks are more prone to salt‐sensitive hypertension than Whites. This cross‐sectional analysis of a multi‐ethnic cohort aimed search for proteins potentially involved in the susceptibility salt sensitivity, hypertension, and hypertension‐related complications. The study included individuals enrolled African Prospective Study on Early Detection Identification Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension (African‐PREDICT), Flemish Environment, Genes Health Outcomes (FLEMENGHO), Cohort...
Electrocardiography (ECG) is an important non-invasive tool used to detect cardiac arrhythmias. Abnormal, and indeed dangerous, rhythms may exist among apparently healthy school children. Regular cardiovascular screening help reveal such abnormal thus prevent unexpected adverse events, including sudden death. The aim of this study was ascertain the different heart that occur in pupils Enugu metropolis. A descriptive cross-sectional research approach adopted. Three hundred fourty-one looking...