Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Lulu S. Fundikira; P. Chillo; R. Mutagaywa; A. Kamuhabwa; G. Kwesigabo; F. W. Asselbergs; L. W. van Laake

doi:10.5334/gh.1166

Abstract

Highlights

Prevalence of DCM varies widely in SSA.
Cardiovascular risk factors are important in patients with DCM.
The role of genetics in idiopathic DCM is not studied in major part of SSA.

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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

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