PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN OUTPATIENT CONSULTATIONS IN A CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN WEST AFRICA IN DAKAR, SENEGAL ACCORDING TO "MY MEASURE MONTH".

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.

[Atrial fibrillation in three cardiological reference centers in Dakar: Senegal data from the AFRICA register survey].

Introduction: atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder. Its prevalence is underestimated in Africa, hence the initiation of the Atrial Fibrillation Registry In Countries of Africa (AFRICA). The aim of our study was to describe, within the framework of the AFRICA registry, the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Africa, particularly in Senegal.

Cardiac pacing challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa environnement: experience of the Cardiology Department of Teaching Hospital Aristide Le Dantec in Dakar.

Background: Cardiac pacing is a growing activity in Sub-Saharan Africa. There is little data on the characteristics of this interventional treatment in our regions. The goal was to evaluate the results of cardiac pacing in a referral service in sub-Saharan Africa.

Acute circulatory failure in two cardiology departments in Dakar: 44 cases.

Introduction: Acute circulatory failure is a life-threatening emergency whose prognosis depends on early management and aetiological diagnosis. The aim of our study was to assess the epidemiological, aetiological, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of acute circulatory failure in two cardiology departments in Dakar.

Methods: This was a longitudinal, multicentre, descriptive study over a period of six months from October 2014 to March 2015.

[Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in semi-rural area in Senegal].

Objectives: We aim to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the semi-rural population of the community of Gueoul in Senegal.

Patients And Method: This is a cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study. We conducted an exhaustive survey in 2012 according to the STEPS wise approach of the world health organization against Senegalese aged of 35 years and over who resided for at least 6 months in semi-rural area in the community of Gueoul.

Risk assessment of the occurrence of sudden death related to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Dakar.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess of the risk of sudden death in a population of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients in Dakar.

Methods: This was a transverse study at the cardiology clinic of Aristide Le Dantec Hospital from January 2014 to June 2015. We used the European Society of Cardiology risk score to calculate this risk.

[Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement's Reults And Indications At Cadiology Department At Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec].

Unlabelled: High blood pressure (HTA) is a public health problem. It affects more than one billion people around the world, more than a quarter of the world's population. In recent years the ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement) has become a valuable and widely used tool for the diagnosis and management of hypertension.

[Epidemiological features of cardiorenal syndrome: a study of 36 cases in the Cardiology Department in Dakar].

Introduction: Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is a pathophysiologic disorder of the heart and the kidneys whereby acute or chronic dysfunction in one organ may induce acute or chronic dysfunction of the other. In Africa, particularly in Senegal, the incidence of cardiorenal syndrome is not accurately known. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CRS in the Cardiology Department.

Marfan syndrome and cardiovascular complications: results of a family investigation.

Background: Cardiovascular complications in Marfan syndrome (MFS) make all its seriousness. Taking as a basis the Ghent criteria, we conducted a family screening from an index case. The objective was to describe the clinical characteristics of MFS anomalies and to detect cardiovascular complications in our patients.

[Left ventricular hypertrophy in black African subjects with artery hypertension: Results of a cross-sectional survey conducted in semi-rural area in Senegal].

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of left ventricular hypertrophy according to electrocardiographic and echocardiographic criteria among hypertensive patients living in semi-rural Senegalese area.

Patients And Methods: According to the World Health Organization STEPSwise approach, we conducted, in November 2012, a cross-sectional and exhaustive study in the population aged at least 35 years old and living for at least six months in the semi-rural area of Guéoul. We researched electrocardiographic and echocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive subjects.

[Congenital heart disease in adolescents and adults: Management in a general cardiology department in Senegal].

Background: Congenital heart diseases in adults include malformations treated in childhood that decompensate secondarily and those asymptomatic at birth, appear later. This study aims to identify congenital heart diseases in adults in general cardiology department of Senegal and to assess clinical presentations, treatment and outcomes.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional and descriptive study based on the records of patients aged at least 16 years and followed for congenital heart disease in the cardiology department of the General Hospital of Grand-Yoff in Dakar between May 2003 and March 2015.

Obstructive Primary Cardiac T-Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report from Senegal.

BACKGROUND Cardiac lymphoma is a rare entity, defined by the non-extra cardiac location at diagnosis. CASE REPORT Our patient was a 32-year-old female with no particular medical history, who presented with right heart failure with recurrent ascites and pleural effusion. There was a progressive worsening exertional dyspnea.

[Clinical, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic aspects in elderly hypertensive patients in Senegal].

Introduction: Arterial hypertension (HTA) in the elderly is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Our study aims to describe the clinical, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic aspects of Arterial hypertension in elderly patients.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study from January to September 2013.

[Comparative Study Of Coronary Artery Disease In Diabetics And Non-Diabetics In The Department Of Cardiology Of Aristide Le Dantec University Hospital].

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to compare the features of coronary artery disease between diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

Patients And Methods: A case-control study was carried out from 1 May 2013 to 31 July 2015 in the department of cardiology of Aristide le Dantec university hospital. Forty-five diabetic patients and forty-five non-diabetic patients who underwent coronary angiography and / or angioplasty were included.

[Cardiovascular manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus in Dakar: Descriptive study about 50 cases].

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a non-specific inflammatory disorder of an organ of unknown cause and autoimmune origin. Visceral injuries, including those cardiovascular, determine the prognosis of this disease primarily affecting women. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency and describe the cardiovascular manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus in a lupus population of the Dakar region.

[Prevalence of atherosclerotic carotid plaques in semi-rural Gueoul, Senegal: Survey of 1411 subjects].

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of atherosclerotic carotid plaques and association with cardiovascular risk factors and vascular diseases in a semi-rural area of Gueoul in Senegal.

Patients And Method: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study over a period of one month in 2012 in Senegalese people who were older than 35 years, and resided in semi-rural Gueoul for at least six months. Carotid plaques were measured with a portable Doppler Diadop 50(®) and defined by an intima-media thickness greater than 1.

[Study of echocardiographic parameters of rheumatoid arthritis black African without clinically evident cardiovascular manifestations: A cross-sectional study of 73 cases in Senegal].

Introduction: Research of cardiac involvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis can prevent complications and place in a logical secondary prevention. The objective of this study was to investigate the echocardiographic parameters in a population of Senegalese patients with rheumatoid arthritis without clinically evident cardiovascular manifestations.

Patients And Method: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study, which included prospectively from outpatients in the internal medicine department of university hospital center Aristide Le Dantec in Dakar, Senegal, with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis without clinically evident cardiovascular disease.

Superior vena cava syndrome revealing a Behçet's disease.

Introduction: Behçet's disease (BD) is a rare vasculitis in sub-Saharan Africa. Vascular thrombosis, especially venous, is common in this condition and also constitutes a basic diagnostic criterion. Its affection of the superior vena cava is rather rare with only a few cases described in the literature.

Prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in Senegalese school children: a clinical and echocardiographic screening.

Objective: To study the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in schools (locally referred to as 'daaras') located in the city of Dakar and its suburbs using both clinical examination and echocardiography.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from 9 August to 24 December 2011 involving 2019 pupils, aged between 5 and 18 years selected from the 16 'daaras' of the Academic Inspectorate (Inspection d'Académie) of the city of Dakar and its suburbs. Anamnestic, clinical and echocardiographic data were collected and entered into a questionnaire designed for the study.

Right-heart infective endocarditis: a propos of 10 cases.

The prevalence and characteristics of right heart endocarditis in Africa are not well known. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and laboratory profiles of patients with right-heart infective endocarditis. This was a 10-year retrospective study conducted in 2 cardiology departments in Dakar, Senegal.

[Prevalence of congenital heart diseases in Koranic schools (daara) in Dakar: a cross-sectional study based on clinical and echocardiographic screening in 2019 school children].

Congenital heart diseases are one of the major cardiovascular diseases in developing countries. Most prevalence studies were based on clinical examination of children with echocardiographic confirmation of suspected cases and underestimate its prevalence. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of congenital heart disease in "daara" (Koranic schools) in the city of Dakar and its suburbs on the basis of clinical examination and Doppler echocardiography in school children.

Fatal evolution of a huge right atrial free-floating thrombus.

Right atrial thrombus is a rare medical emergency that should be suspected in all cases of pulmonary embolism, and rapid action should be taken to ensure a timely, proper management.