Acute heart failure in Nigeria is characterized by younger patients with hypertensive aetiology and lower short-term mortality and readmission rates compared to high-income countries.
The characteristics of this AHF cohort in Nigeria were different from those reported in high-income countries. Cases were relatively younger and presented with non-ischaemic aetiological risk factors for HF, especially hypertensive heart disease. Moreover, mortality and re-admission rates were relatively lower, suggesting region-specific strategies are required to improve health outcomes.
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