Publications by authors named "Taiwo A Adedokun"
Introduction/background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. The AF Atrial Fibrillation Registry, which commenced in June 2023, was designed to provide clinical epidemiological data on patients with AF in the country.
Objective(s): The objective is to describe the rationale, design, and early findings from the registry.
Introduction/background: Chronic heart failure (CHF) has important gender-specific aspects, which are worthy of note, as they influence the haemodynamic state of patients the choice of therapy, aetiology, and clinical outcomes. Women are less frequently represented in CHF studies and clinical trials than males. While some published data are conflictive, more studies tailored to this critical discourse are necessary to inform patient care and improve outcomes in patients with CHF.
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- Subclinical atherosclerosis is linked to cardiovascular diseases and is notably prevalent among adults living with HIV in Nigeria, especially those on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- A study at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital examined 277 HIV-positive adults, finding a 43.32% prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis, with higher rates in those who have been on ART.
- Significant risk factors identified include male gender, older age, advanced HIV infection (≥WHO stage II), hypercholesterolemia, and longer duration on ART (≥5 years).