Publications by authors named "Abakar Bachar"

The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the general population has been poorly studied in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a population group in Senegal (the imams). We conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive observational study from April 18 to May 2, 2015.

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Background: Heart failure complicating acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a challenge because it is associated with a high risk of mortality at 1 year.Our objective is to highlight the factors frequently associated with heart failure following an ACS and thus deduce the predictive factors for the occurrence of heart failure.

Methods: ACS patients who were managed between 01/01/2021 to 06/30/2021 at the authors' institution were included retrospectively in the analysis.

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Introduction And Importance: Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) or L-looped transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) is a very rare and complex form of congenital heart disease. The majority of patients with ccTGA have at least one or more associated congenital heart disorders, essentially ventricular septal defects. Patients with ccTGA can remain asymptomatic for a long time and the diagnosis can sometimes be made late in life at the stage of complications.

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