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Pattern of Heart Failure in an Adult Kenyan Population

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Julius Ogengo, Patrick M Gatonga, Beda O Olabu and Nafula M, Ogengo

 Pattern of Heart Failure in an Adult Kenyan Population

Background: Pattern of heart failure shows geographical and ethnic variation. These data are important for informing management strategies. There are no recent reports from Kenya. Objective: To describe the pattern of heart failure in a black Kenyan population. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective study of 116 adult black patients with clinical and laboratory diagnosis of heart failure at a National and regional referral hospital in Kenya between January – November, 2011. Patients were analyzed for cause, age and g... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8602.1000185

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