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Owolabi LF, Reda AA, Raafat A, M Fares DM, Enwere OO, Mba UA, Adamu B, Alghamdi M. Nerve conduction study findings and their predictors in clinically diagnosed patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in a Saudi population. Niger J Clin Pract 2021; 24:1423-1429. [PMID: 34657005 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_459_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Despite the reports of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) being commonplace in Saudi Arabia, there is scarcity of cross-sectional or prospective studies detailing the profile of nerve conduction study (NCS) findings in patients with CTS. Objective The study aimed to evaluate the neurophysiologic profile of CTS with the view to finding the determinant of abnormal findings in clinically diagnosed cases of CTS in a population of Saudis. Methods Nerve conduction study was performed on consecutive patients with clinically diagnosed CTS. Median sensory, ulnar sensory, radial sensory median motor and ulnar motor nerves were assessed. The nerve conduction parameters measured were median and ulnar sensory peak latency, amplitude and velocity. Median conduction velocity, distal latency, and amplitude were also measured. Comparative median-ulnar and median-ulnar-digit 4 studies were done and the severity of CTS was determined. Data was analyzed using STATA software version 12. Results A total of 152 patients, comprising 59 males and 93 females (mean age of 42.7 years) with clinically diagnosed CTS were seen during the study period. About 72.4% patients had numbness and paresthesia in the affected fingers, 66.5% had pain in the hands, and 10.5% had weakness in the affected hands. Majority of the patients (62%) had bilateral clinical features. Carpal tunnel syndrome was confirmed with NCS in 84 (55.26%) patients. Presence of weakness in the affected hand, positive Phalen' sign, and positive Tinel's sign in patients appear to predict [6.1 (1.2-30.7), 3.9 (1.2-30.2), and 4.9 (1.4-17.0) respectively] abnormal NCS findings after adjustment for age, gender and the presence of DM. Conclusion The study revealed that over half of the patients with CTS had NCS/ Electromyography (EMG) abnormalities. Presence of hand muscles weakness, positive Phalen and Tinel's signs predict abnormal findings on NCS/EMG in patients with CTS.
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- L F Owolabi
- Department of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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Owolabi LF, Owolabi SD, Adamu B, Jibo A, Alhaji ID. Epilepsy treatment gap in Sub-Saharan Africa: Meta-analysis of community-based studies. Acta Neurol Scand 2020; 142:3-13. [PMID: 32219865 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence, highlight the variation and determine the trend over time, of epilepsy treatment gap (ETG) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). METHODS We systematically searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, ISI databases, and African Journal Online (AJOL). We determined the pooled prevalence estimate of ETG and the degree of heterogeneity in the region. Further subgroup analysis by sub-region, settlement setting, and cutoff adopted for active epilepsy in the studies was carried out. Meta-regression technique was also used to determine the trend of the ETG magnitude over time. RESULTS Twenty-three studies from SSA met the inclusion criteria. We found a high level of discordance among the studies that were included. Collectively, the estimated ETG was 68.5% (95% CI: 59.5%-77.5%). On subgroup analysis, the prevalence of the ETG was 67% (95% CI: 52%, 83%) in the Western, 68% (95% CI: 56%, 80%) in the Eastern, and 63% (95% CI: 53%, 73%) in the Southern Africa sub-regions. On stratified analysis based on 1-year, 5-year, and 2-year cutoffs for definition of active epilepsy, the prevalence figures for the ETG were 71% (95% CI: 56%, 85%), 55% (95% CI: 33%, 77%), and 57% (95% CI: 43%, 71%), respectively. Meta-regression result suggested that the prevalence of the ETG decreases by approximately by 0.006 per year. CONCLUSION The study showed a high prevalence of ETG, higher than the average for resource poor countries, and twice in rural compared with urban settlements in SSA.
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- L. F. Owolabi
- Departments of Medicine Bayero University Kano Nigeria
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- Department of Psychiatry, Bayero University Kano Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine University of Bisha Bisha Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine Bayero University Kano Nigeria
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- Departments of Medicine Bayero University Kano Nigeria
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Iliyasu G, Abdu A, Dayyab F, Tiamiyu A, Habib Z, Adamu B, Habib A. Post-renal transplant infections: single-center experience from Nigeria. Transpl Infect Dis 2016; 18:566-74. [DOI: 10.1111/tid.12548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- G. Iliyasu
- Infectious Disease Unit; Department of Medicine; College of Health Science; Bayero University Kano; Kano Nigeria
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- Nephrology Unit; Department of Medicine; College of Health Science; Bayero University Kano; Kano Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine; Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital; Kano Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine; Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital; Kano Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine; Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital; Kano Nigeria
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- Nephrology Unit; Department of Medicine; College of Health Science; Bayero University Kano; Kano Nigeria
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- Infectious Disease Unit; Department of Medicine; College of Health Science; Bayero University Kano; Kano Nigeria
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Nalado A, Abdu A, Adamu B, Aliyu MH, Arogundade FA, Sanusi AA, Wali SS, Akinsola A. Prevlaence of chronic kidney disease markers in Kumbotso rural Northern Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci 2016; 45:61-65. [PMID: 28686828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data- on the epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) from sub-SaharanAfrica are sparse. We investigated the prevalence of CKD and its early markers in Kumbotso, a rural community in northern Nigeria. METHODS A total of 480 individuals were randomly selected from the general population using multistage stratified random sampling. Relevant- demographic and clinical data were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Biological samples (urine and blood) were drawn for relevant investigations. RESULTS CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR <60 mls/min) was found in 117 participants (26%). Proteinuria was present in 106 persons (23.6%) and haematuria in 7 individuals (1.6%). The most common CKD stage was stage 1 (20%). CKD was associated with hypertension (P=0.002), diabetes (P=0.001), high cholesterol (P=0.030), smoking (P=0.015), increasing BMI (P=0.020), and increasing age (P=0.003). After adjusting for potential confounding with logistic regression modeling we found BMI, family history of hypertension, history of diabetes mellitus and family history of renal disease to be independent predictors of CKD. CONCLUSIONS Early markers of CKD are common among rural inhabitants of northern Nigeria and this call for concerted efforts towards institution of preventive measures.
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Iliyasu G, Abdu A, Dayyab F, Tiamiyu A, Habib Z, Adamu B, habib A. Post renal transplant infections: Single center experience from Nigeria. Int J Infect Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.02.455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Adamu B, Uloko AE, Aliyu A, A'isha N. New-onset diabetes after renal transplantation: a case series as seen in a Nigerian kidney transplant population. Niger J Clin Pract 2013; 16:263-5. [PMID: 23563475 DOI: 10.4103/1119-3077.110134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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New-onset diabetes after transplantation (NODAT) is an important metabolic complication of transplantation because of its associated morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for NODAT include those known to cause diabetes mellitus in non-transplant patients as well as transplant-specific factors. This study was aimed at illustrating the presentation and management of NODAT in three kidney transplant recipients in our center and reviewing the literature. To our knowledge, this is the first report from Nigeria. Two of the patients were males of ages 60 and 36 years, respectively, while the third was a female aged 25 years. They were all receiving prednisolone, two were on tacrolimus, and one was on cyclosporine as part of their immunosuppressive regimens. They developed NODAT at varying times post transplant, ranging from 3 months to 6 years. Two patients were managed with oral hypoglycemic agents and one with insulin. One patient died of hemorrhagic stroke. We conclude that NODAT occurred in our kidney transplant recipients and recommend that physicians should have a high index of suspicion in order to make an early diagnosis and institute appropriate management to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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- B Adamu
- Department of Medicine, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
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Alhassan S, Adamu B, Abdu A, Aji SA. Outcome and complications of permanent hemodialysis vascular access in Nigerians: A single centre experience. Ann Afr Med 2013; 12:127-30. [DOI: 10.4103/1596-3519.112410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ma′aji SM, Adamu B. Transabdominal ultrasonographic assessment of prostate size and volume in Nigerians with clinical diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Niger J Clin Pract 2013; 16:404. [DOI: 10.4103/1119-3077.113476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Abdu A, Galadanci HS, Adamu B, Nalado A. A report of three consecutive pregnancies in a kidney transplant recipient and the challenges in their management in a poor resource setting. Afr J Med Med Sci 2010; 39:143-146. [PMID: 21117411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Kidney transplant recipients (KTR) have a good outcome of pregnancies. However the mother and the child are increasingly at higher risks of complications compared to the general population. The management of these pregnancies is associated with greater challenges and is better if managed by both the obstetrician and the transplant physician. Kidney transplant is available in few centres in Nigeria and the post transplant population is increasing, but to our knowledge no report on pregnancy management in KTR has been published. We present a 25 years old Nigerian who had a live related kidney transplant and later had 3 consecutive pregnancies and review the relevant literature. She was placed on oral contraceptive pills for 2 years after transplantation. She enjoyed a stable allograft function with no rejection episode, no proteinuria, had a good blood pressure control and pelvic ultrasound scan was essentially normal. She conceived her first pregnancy 26 months post transplant however she developed spontaneous abortion at 3 months gestation. She conceived her second pregnancy 33 months post transplant which was supervised by the obstetrician and the transplant physician. She had complications including urinary tract infection, anaemia and dyslipidaemia and delivered a live baby girl weighing 2.4 Kg by spontaneous vaginal delivery at 36 weeks gestation. She conceived her 3rd pregnancy 8 months later which was also carried to term and had a vaginal delivery of a live baby girl weighing 2.55 kg. This report highlights the successful management of pregnancies in KTR and the challenges faced in a poor resource setting.
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- A Abdu
- Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital/Bayero University Kano, Nigeria.
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Abdu A, Arogundade F, Adamu B, Dutse AI, Sanusi A, Sani MU, Mijinyawa MS, Akinsola A, Borodo MM. Anaemia and its response to treatment with recombinant human erythropoietin in chronic kidney disease patients. West Afr J Med 2010; 28:295-9. [PMID: 20383832 DOI: 10.4314/wajm.v28i5.55003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The introduction of erythropoietin has transformed the management of anaemia in CKD, with considerable benefits which includes enhanced quality of life, increased exercise capacity and improved cardiac function. There is paucity of data on the beneficial effects of this treatment from this environment. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work was to study the pattern and response of anaemia and its response to treatment with recombinant human erythropoietin(r-HuEpo) in CKD patients in Nigeria. METHODS This was a prospective study in which 20 CKD patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria were recruited consecutively. Subcutaneous r-HuEpo was administered to each of the study patients, starting with a weekly dose of 50 iu per kg and titrated according to haemoglobin (Hb) response, which was monitored fortnightly throughout the study period with the aim of achieving a target Hb of 11g per dl. RESULTS The patients studied were anaemic with mean Hb of 7.36(1.05) g/dl. The anemia was normocytic normochromic in 85% of the patients. All the patients responded to treatment with r-HuEpo with the mean Hb rising from 6.74(0.70)g per dl to 11.64(0.37) g/dl and 7.64(1.19) to 11.98(0.45) g/dl in those on maintenance haemodialysis and pre-dialysis patients respectively. The patients reached the target Hb of 11g/dl within 8 weeks in predialytic CKD patients and within 10 weeks in those on maintenance haemodialysis. CONCLUSION Anaemia is mostly normocytic normochromic in CKD patients in our environment and r-HuEpo therapy is effective in correcting the anaemia.
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- Aliyu Abdu
- Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
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Sani MU, Mijinyawa MS, Adamu B, Abdu A, Borodo MM. Blood pressure control among treated hypertensives in a tertiary health institution. Niger J Med 2008; 17:270-4. [PMID: 18788251 DOI: 10.4314/njm.v17i3.37394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Goal blood pressure (BP) was defined by the JNC VI and the World Health Organization-International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) as <140 mm Hg systolic and <90 mm Hg diastolic for the general and <130 mm Hg systolic and <85 mm Hg diastolic for special high-risk populations. It is well established that adequate BP control characterizes only a fraction of treated hypertensive patients. The importance of tight BP control has been established in preventing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality METHODS We performed cross-sectional studies on the current status of BP control among treated hypertensive in our center. One hundred consecutive patients with essential hypertension who have been attending the out patient hypertension clinic and have been on treatment for at least 6 months were recruited. The pre treatment BP and BP records in the previous 2 visits were noted. Patients were said to have good BP control if their BPs are < 140/90 mmHg (<130/80 mmHg for high risk patients) at the time of the study and in the last visit. RESULTS There were 49 males and 51 female (M: F; 1:1), aged 26 to 85 (mean 52.33 +/- 12.29) years. The duration of hypertension ranged 6 months to 30 (mean 7.37 +/- 7.1) years. The duration of treatment in our centre was 6 months to 10 (mean 3.22 +/- 2.23) years. Blood pressure was controlled in 33 (33%) of the patients. Pre-treatment mean blood pressure was significantly higher than the BP value at the time of the study (155.87 +/- 26.02/97.81 +/- 11.89 mmHg versus 143.40 +/- 24.14/86.53 +/- 12.71 mmHg) (p<0.05). Diuretics were the commonest antihypertensive prescribed either alone or in combination (69%), followed by a calcium antagonist (56%) and centrally acting drugs (38%). Twenty seven were on single antihypertensive, 43 (43%) on 2, 25(25%) on 3 and 5 (5%) on 4 classes of antihypertensive. Blood pressure control was associated with taking more than one antihypertensive medication and compliance. CONCLUSION Control of BP in patients receiving antihypertensive drugs is still far from optimal in the study population in Nigeria just as in other countries. Many patients had multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Adherence to medication should be encouraged.
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- M U Sani
- Department of Medicine, Bayero University Kano, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Nigeria
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T-peel tearing of a model black-filled natural rubber tread ply vulcanizate has been carried out. Tearing alternates between slow (“stick”) and fast growth stages (“slip”). “Stick” fracture involves sideways cracking into the loading direction. This blunts the peel front, slows forward tearing, and results in rough fracture surfaces. “Slip” fracture is the sudden forward growth of a crack, leaving relatively smooth fracture surfaces. “Stick-slip” fracture is characteristic of highly reinforced rubbers; it is also seen in edge-cut tensile specimens and trouser tear specimens of black-filled NR.
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- 1Rubber Research Center, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909;
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- 1Rubber Research Center, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325-3909;
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BACKGROUND Physical activity results in increased exercise capacity and physical fitness, which may lead to many health benefits. Individuals who are more physically active appear to have lower rates of all-cause mortality, probably due to a decrease in chronic diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD). This may result from an improvement in cardiovascular risk factors in addition to enhanced fibrinolysis, improved endothelial function, decreased sympathetic tone, and other yet undetermined factors. METHODS We reviewed the literature on physical activity and health with particular reference to the benefits derivable by engaging in regular physical activity. The MEDLINE/PUBMED and bibliographic searches for English language studies were used. RESULTS Physical inactivity is now considered a risk factor for Cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Regular exercise results in an increase in exercise capacity and lower myocardial oxygen demand leading to cardiovascular benefits, including lower mortality rates. Physically active individuals suffer from fewer ailments than do less-active individuals. Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk through lowering of blood pressure, improved glucose tolerance, reduced obesity, improvement in lipid profile, enhanced fibrinolysis, improved endothelial function and enhanced parasympathetic autonomic tone. CONCLUSION Physical exercise has many health benefits and the evidence for this continues to accumulate. Health care professionals should incorporate counselling to patients for physical exercise in their daily clinical practice, while health policy makers and community physicians should see to implementation of this at the community level.
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- B Adamu
- Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
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Sani MU, Adamu B, Mijinyawa MS, Abdu A, Karaye KM, Maiyaki MB, Borodo MM. Ischaemic heart disease in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria: a 5 year review. Niger J Med 2006; 15:128-31. [PMID: 16805167 DOI: 10.4314/njm.v15i2.37095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Socio-economic changes and rural urban migration have led to emergence of non-communicable disease including ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and many others. The actual prevalence of IHD in Nigeria is not known. The non communicable disease (NCD) survey sought to determine the prevalence of major risk factors, rather than the prevalence of the disease itself. The prevalence is generally considered low in Nigeria but the current impression about its importance stems mostly from anecdotal reports. We therefore set out to describe the prevalence as well as the spectrum of IHD at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. METHOD Between July 2000 and June 2005, we reviewed the prevalence as well as the spectrum of presentation of IHD in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. Information was obtained from the medical records of patients in the medical unit of the hospital. Age, sex, diagnosis, risk factors for IHD, other relevant clinical and laboratory data and outcome of patients for myocardial infarction (MI) were extracted from the records. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 10.0 software. RESULTS There were 5124 medical patients admitted over the period under review, out of which 1347 had cardiovascular diseases. Forty six patients were diagnosed to have IHD giving it a prevalence of 0.9% of medical conditions and 3.4% of all cardiovascular cases. There were 33 males and 13 females (M : F = 2.5:1). Twenty two patients (47.8%) had myocardial infarction, 14 (30.4%) had ischemic cardiomyopathy and 10 (21.7%) had angina. The patients consist of 41 (89.1%) Nigerians, 3 (6.5%) Lebanese, 1 (2.2%) Indian and 1 (2.2%) Pakistani. The risk factors found were Hypertension in 37 (80.4%) of patients, diabetes in 16 (34.8%), and Dyslipidaemia in 20 (43.5%). Others were cigarette smoking and obesity. CONCLUSION IHD is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in our population. There is need for us to be on the alert and prepare ourselves to manage these cases. Focus should be on preventive cardiology.
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- Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teachig Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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Abdu A, Adamu B, Sani MU, Mohammed AZ, Alhassan SU, Borodo MM. Post transplant Kaposi's sarcoma among Nigerians: a report of two cases. Afr J Med Med Sci 2005; 34:395-8. [PMID: 16752672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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With the establishment of kidney transplant centres in Nigeria and increase in the number of kidney transplant recipients returning home for follow up after successful transplant abroad, an increasing number of patients with post transplant complications are likely to be seen. There is the need for physicians vested with the care of these patients to be aware of the post transplant complications so that early diagnosis and effective treatment can be instituted so as to save both the patient and the allograft. Two out of seventeen renal transplant recipients followed up in our unit had post renal transplant Kaposi's sarcoma. Both were successfully treated with withdrawal of cyclosporin, reduction of other immunosuppressives and introduction of low dose Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF). One had a course of radiotherapy followed by weekly intravenous vincristine and the other only had vincristine with complete remission of the lesions in both patients. Post transplant Kaposi's sarcoma occurs in Nigerian transplant patients and this report highlights the need for increased awareness and high index of suspicion of post transplant Kaposi's sarcoma among kidney transplant recipients.
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- Department of Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, PMB 3452, Kano, Nigeria.
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