Publications by authors named "Maclean Akpa"
Background: Systemic inflammatory markers, such as the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) and high-sensitivity Creactive protein (hs-CRP), have been linked to cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure (HF), and increased mortality rates. This study aimed to assess NLR and hs-CRP levels in chronic HF patients and determine the relationship between these markers with HF severity.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 136 chronic HF patients at the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
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- Pregnancy leads to significant cardiovascular changes, particularly chronic volume overload, which can influence maternal health and is a major cause of non-obstetric maternal deaths worldwide.* -
- The study examines left and right ventricular and atrial size variations during pregnancy and postpartum in healthy women aged 18 to 40, utilizing clinical evaluations and echocardiography.* -
- Results indicate an increase in left ventricular wall thickness throughout pregnancy, with a notable decrease postpartum, while the left atrial size peaked in the third trimester.*
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major health burden globally and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to determine the outcome, and factors determining these outcomes in patients admitted for acute HF and followed up for six months.
Method: This was a hospital-based, prospective study.
Background: Among high-risk individuals, statins are beneficial for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In Nigeria, currently, there are no CVD prevention guidelines, so the use of CVD risk estimation to guide statin therapy is left to the discretion of the physician.
Objective: The objective of the study was to compare 3 CVD risk estimation tools in the evaluation of patients presenting to a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is on the increase globally. Cardiovascular complications, such as left ventricular dysfunction is a major cause of death in patients with type II DM. Prior to the development of symptomatic heart failure, subclinical left ventricular dysfunction (systolic and diastolic) may exist for some time.
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