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.

Prevention of venous thromboembolism among inpatients at Cotonou teaching hospital, Benin.

Aim: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the use and appropriateness of preventive measures for venous thrombosis among adult inpatients in a Benin teaching hospital.

Patients And Methods: All patients were systematically enrolled. The risk of venous thrombosis was estimated according to international guidelines.