Publications by authors named "Isaac Nana Ogyefo"
Background: Cardiac abnormalities are common among patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) on anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Echocardiograms represent a useful modality in determining cardiac abnormalities among PLWH. In Ghana, the predictors of echocardiographic abnormalities have not been extensively elucidated.
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- Echocardiography is important for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular issues in people living with HIV, helping to reduce complications and health risks associated with the infection.
- This study, conducted in Ghana, assessed the prevalence of echocardiographic abnormalities in HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy compared to HIV-negative controls.
- Results showed that 35% of HIV-positive patients had echocardiographic abnormalities, significantly higher than the 19.7% found in HIV-negative controls, indicating a need for better cardiovascular monitoring in this population.