Publications by authors named "M Bodian"
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.
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.
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- Hydatidosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by larvae in humans, with pericardial localization being particularly uncommon and risky due to potential rupture.
- A case study details a 65-year-old patient who experienced limb edema and heart failure, leading to the discovery of a large fluid-filled mass in the pericardium via echocardiography and computed tomography.
- Despite the diagnosis of an aged hydatid cyst and negative hydatid serology, the patient refused surgery and was treated with albendazole and diuretics, ultimately resulting in a fatal outcome after two months.
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.
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