Key result
Coronary heart disease in sub-Saharan Africa may remain underdiagnosed despite rising cardiovascular risk factors.
Why the study?
Coronary heart disease has generally been considered rare in sub-Saharan Africa despite increasing cardiovascular risk factors and diseases such as stroke.
Population
Sub-Saharan African populations undergoing epidemiological transition
Design
Review
Authors
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May warrant heightened clinical suspicion for CHD in sub-Saharan Africa; leaves open prospective validation of screening strategies.
Highlights the need for increased awareness and screening for coronary heart disease in sub-Saharan Africa amidst rising cardiovascular risk factors.
Nkoké et al. (2016) conducted a review in Coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease in sub-Saharan Africa may be underdiagnosed despite rising cardiovascular risk factors, highlighting an urgent need for awareness and accessible diagnostic tools.