Authors: Abstract: Background: Acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of clinical symptoms consistent with acute myocardial ischemia or infarction that are …
Publications
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Acute Kidney Injury among Malaria Patients in Dar es Salaam: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Falciparum malaria still remains as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute kidney injury is a known …
Stroke Mimics in Patients Clinically Diagnosed with Stroke at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Tanzania: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke mimics account for up to one-third of acute stroke admissions and are a heterogeneous entity which pose diagnostic …
The Burden and Outcomes of Stroke in Young Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Comparison with Older Adults
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke burden in young adults is growing associated with unique risk factors and devastating outcomes. We aimed to investigate …
Predictors of 30-day Mortality Among Patients with Stroke Admitted at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest mortality rates in low- to middle-income countries, …
The Burden, Correlates and Outcomes of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Among Young Africans with First Ever Stroke in Tanzania Open Access
Authors: Abstract: Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy is a pathophysiological response often due to chronic uncontrolled hyper-tension. Our primary aim was to investigate …
Authors: Abstract: Background: Notwithstanding the availability of effective treatments, asymptomatic nature and the interminable treatment length, adherence to medication remains a substantial …
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Tanzania: 5 Years of Experience at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.
Authors: Abstract: Background: Cardiac surgery is not widely available in most developing countries, and most patients have no choice but to live …
Author: Abstract: Background: Studies conducted in developed countries have found measurements of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) to be important in …
Authors: Abstract: Background: Heart failure has been a rising concern in Tanzania. New drugs have been introduced, including the group of drugs …