Profile of Hospitalized Hypertensives with Preserved and Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Nigeria

• Published in: ICF journal Vol. 14; pp. 11 - 15
• Main Authors: Olusegun-Joseph, Akinsanya Daniel, Karaye, Kamilu M, Akintunde, Adeseye A, Okunowo, Bolanle O, Opadijo, Oladimeji G, Habib, Abdulrazak Garba, Balarabe, Suleiman A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barcaray International 06.02.2019
• Subjects: comorbidities; hypertension; mortality; preserved lv ejection fraction; reduced lv ejection fraction

Introduction The impact of preserved and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) has been well studied in heart failure, but not in hypertension. We aimed to highlight the prevalence, clinical characteristics, comorbidities and outcomes of hospitalized hypertensives with preserved and redu...