Rheumatic heart disease burden and determinants in cardiac patients: A follow up care concern in Ethiopia
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a neglected tropical disease and remains one of the leading causes of cardiovascular-related deaths in Ethiopia. This study aims to assess the burden of RHD and identify its determinants in the country. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was employed from January...
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| Main Authors: | Hiwot Berhanu, Elsah Tegene, Morankar Sudhakar, Tadesse Dukessa Gemechu, Andualem Mossie |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Cardiology. Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277248752400117X |
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