Patterns of Emergency Care for Possible Acute Coronary Syndrome Among Patients with Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath at a Tanzanian Referral Hospital

Patterns of Emergency Care for Possible Acute Coronary Syndrome Among Patients with Chest Pain or Shortness of Breath at a Tanzanian Referral Hospital

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is thought to be a rare diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known about diagnostic practices for patients with possible ACS symptoms in the region. Objective: To describe current care practices for patients with ACS symptoms in Tanzania to identif...

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Main Authors: Julian T. Hertz, Godfrey L. Kweka, Gerald S. Bloomfield, Alexander T. Limkakeng, Zak Loring, Gloria Temu, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Charles J. Gerardo, Francis M. Sakita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2020-02-01
Series:Global Heart
Subjects:
acute coronary syndrome
sub-saharan africa
tanzania
emergency department
Online Access:https://globalheartjournal.com/articles/402

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