[Psycho-social experiences and quality of life of pacemaker patients in Cotonou].

Purpose Of The Study: The aim was to study the psycho-social experiences and quality of life (QOL) of pacemaker patients at the National Teaching Hospital Hubert Koutoukou Maga in Cotonou.

Patients And Method: A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was performed in 2017 and included over a three-month period all pacemaker patients admitted on an ambulatory basis. The psychological impact of wearing a pacemaker was studied, as well as the limits and constraints of daily life and the quality of life appreciated by the SF-36 score.

Absolute cardiovascular risk of women using hormonal contraception in Porto-Novo.

Introduction: The purpose of this work was to determine the absolute cardiovascular risk (ACVR) of women using hormonal contraception in Porto-Novo.

Methods: We carried out a descriptive, cross-sectional study, including women at the time of renewal of a hormonal contraceptive method. Blood pressure, fasting venous blood glucose level, body mass index and electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy were studied.

[Prevalence of peripheral artery disease among diabetics in Parakou in 2013].

We aimed to determine the prevalence of peripheral artery disease and its associated factors among diabetics. The cross-sectional study was conducted and included all diabetics admitted to the diabetic clinic at the Parakou University hospital during the period of 1st February and 31st July 2013. The diagnosis of peripheral artery disease was based on the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)<0.

Prevalence of xerosis, eczema, and hair and nail abnormalities in PLWHA in Cotonou, Benin.

Background: The objective of this investigation was to study the prevalence of xerosis, eczema, and hair and nail abnormalities in PLWHA in Cotonou.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was performed on the records of PLWHA in Cotonou. All PLWHA with xerosis, eczema, or abnormal appendages were included.

[Cardiovascular risk evolution in patients treated for high blood pressure at the Armies Instruction's Hospital of Cotonou].

Unlabelled: This study was initiated to determine the progression of the cardiovascular risk (CR) in a 5-years period for those who went through high blood pressure treatment. It is a retrospective and descriptive study over a period of 9 years. Were included in that category, African patients treated in that period of time and who at least benefited from a 5-years medical care period.