Key result
Cardiovascular disease admissions and death rates showed a temporal exponential increase over a 16-year period in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria (P<0.001).
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease-related admissions are increasing in Nigeria and Africa, prompting an evaluation of the burden, patterns, and outcomes of CVD admissions in a Nigerian tertiary hospital over 16 years.
Observational
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This 16-year review highlights a significant exponential increase in cardiovascular disease admissions and associated mortality in a Nigerian tertiary hospital, reflecting an ongoing epidemiological transition.
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Rising CVD admissions and deaths in Nigeria warrant scaled prevention; observational data leaves open drivers and effective interventions.
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related admissions are on the increase in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. This study was carried out to highlight the burden, patterns and outcomes of CVD admissions in a tertiary hospital over a 16-year period in Lagos, Nigeria. METHODS: Admissions records of patients admitted into the medical wards within the study period (January 2002 to December 2017) were reviewed and relevant information pertaining to the study objectives was retrieved for analysis. RESULTS: < 0.001, respectively) during the period under review. CONCLUSIONS: CVD admissions are not only common in Nigeria, but there was also a temporal exponential increase in both the admission and death rates, most likely reflecting the epidemiological transition in Nigeria.
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Mbakwem et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular disease. Time period (2002-2017) was evaluated on Admission and death rates (p=< 0.001). Cardiovascular disease admissions and death rates showed a temporal exponential increase over a 16-year period in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria (P<0.001).
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