Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review

BackgroundCardiomyopathies, defined as diseases involving mainly the heart muscles, are linked to an estimated 5.9 of 100,000 deaths globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, cardiomyopathies constitute 21.4% of heart failure cases, with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) being the most com...

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Main Authors: Fundikira, Lulu Said, Chillo, Pilly, van Laake, Linda W, Mutagaywa, Reuben Kato, Schmidt, Amand Floriaan, Kamuhabwa, Appolinary, Kwesigabo, Gideon, Asselbergs, Folkert W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2021-01-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:http://www.researchprotocols.org/2021/1/e18229/

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