Rarity of Heart Failure in a Traditional African Population; A Rural Community Based Study

Background: Heart failure (HF) is common globally and increases with age. Among Caucasians it affects mainly the elderly, but the middle-aged in Africa. Statistics are usually hospital based, missing those in the population unable to present in hospital for various reasons. Population statistics of...

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Main Authors: Basil N. Okeahialam, Hadiza A. Agbo, Chikaike Ogbonna, Evelyn K. Chuhwak, Ikechukwu O.Isiguzoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Barcaray International 2016-01-01
Series:International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
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Online Access:http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/275/Okeahialam%20275%20pp38-40