Heart failure is a worldwide pandemic that has seen major advancements in pharmacotherapeutic and device care therapies over the past decade contributing significantly to holistic, evidence-based care. The perspectives of patients with heart failure, their caregivers and healthcare practitioners on current heart failure management, remain unexplored in Africa.
Review Articles
Data science applications for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Africa: a systematic review protocol
This systematic review protocol describes the proposed method for evaluating evidence from original articles to understand the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of using data science for non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control in Africa.
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Effect of metoprolol and bisoprolol on bleeding rates in patients with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a complex disease with irregular ventricular response and tachycardia as a result of irregular and rapid contraction of the atria, with poor cardiovascular outcomes unless treated. Beta-blockers are commonly used agents in the treatment of AF. The effects of beta-blockers on bleeding continue to be evaluated.
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MobitzType 1 atrioventricular block: A retrospective assessment of the natural history and need for pacing in 45–64-year-olds
The practice of pacing patients with Mobitz type 1 atrioventricular (AV) block that present with symptomatic bradycardia or who are older than 65 years of age is well established. There is limited evidence that guides the management of younger asymptomatic patients presenting with Mobitz 1 AV block.
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Role of low-dose cardiac CT scans in young children: a systematic review
To perform a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of low-dose cardiac CT scans in young children.
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