[Atrial fibrillation at the Principal Hospital of Dakar, Senegal: outcomes and limits of management].

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of AF in the cardiology department of the Hospital Principal of Dakar, then to evaluate the clinical, paraclinical, etiological and evolutionary profiles of AF and finally to identify the limits of its management in our context.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive, analytical, mono-centric study carried out at Hospital Principal of Dakar from January 2019 to August 2021. Were included, all patients admitted for atrial fibrillation, or patients who presented an atrial fibrillation during hospitalization, confirmed by electrocardiogram or long-term electrocardiographic recording during the study period.

River widening in mountain and foothill areas during floods: Insights from a meta-analysis of 51 European Rivers.

River widening, defined as a lateral expansion of the channel, is a critical process that maintains fluvial ecosystems and is part of the regular functioning of rivers. However, in areas with high population density, channel widening can cause damage during floods. Therefore, for effective flood risk management it is essential to identify river reaches where abrupt channel widening may occur.

[Percutaneous coronary intervention in the management of acute coronary syndromes in Senegal : Challenges and results].

Introduction: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains a major therapeutic tool in the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). However, it is not widely practiced in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly for the management of ACS. The availability of a catheterization laboratory for 24-hour management of ACS in Dakar is an important step in improving the prognosis of patients.