Publications by authors named "A A Ngaide"
Introduction: Hypertension is a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries undergoing epidemiological transitions.
Objectives: This study, part of the "My Measure Month" program in collaboration with the French Society of Hypertension, aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and stress the importance of blood pressure measurement.
Methodology: This was an observational and cross-sectional study conducted over one month in the outpatient department of a center specialized in hypertension management.
Introduction: In-hospital mortality is a critical indicator of healthcare quality, although most hospital deaths result from unavoidable morbid processes.
Objectives: This study aimed to examine cardiovascular mortality in working-age patients by analysing epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical characteristics and identifying the key etiological factors associated with mortality.
Methodology: A descriptive and analytical retrospective study was conducted from September 2019 to August 2022 at the General Hospital Idrissa POUYE in Dakar.
Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation is crucial in managing coronary disease, particularly in type 2 diabetes, yet it remains almost non-existent in West Africa.
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the profiles of diabetic and non-diabetic coronary patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation at the Principal Hospital of Dakar, Senegal.
Methodology: A comparative, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2022 involving two groups of coronary patients (diabetic and nondiabetic) at the rehabilitation centre.
Background: Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) comprises deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) and ranks third among cardiovascular pathologies. Despite its growing burden in Africa, epidemiological data on VTE in Senegal is scarce. Conclusion: Venous thromboembolic disease is a prevalent and potentially severe condition, especially among relatively young individuals in our setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) face many challenges regarding the timely management of STEMI, and the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our already fragile health systems.
Objectives: To assess the delays in managing STEMI during COVID-19 and evaluate the 6-month mortality rates related to these delays.
Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted over two years at a tertiary center in Dakar, Senegal.