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CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE IN WOMEN IN IRAQ

S F DAMLUJI, G AL-SAFFAR, M A THAMER

    Bulletin of the World Health Organization
    |January 1, 1964
    PubMed

    Insights

    Cardiovascular diseases are a significant concern, with rheumatic heart disease and bilharziasis being notable contributors in Iraq. Prevention strategies targeting these conditions are crucial for effective cardiovascular disease control.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Public Health
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a growing global health concern.
    • Understanding the specific etiological factors and prevalence in diverse populations is essential for targeted interventions.
    • The study addresses the need for localized data on CVDs in Iraq.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and causes of cardiovascular diseases among female medical admissions in Baghdad, Iraq.
    • To identify key contributing factors such as rheumatic heart disease and bilharziasis.
    • To inform public health strategies for CVD prevention in the region.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 1001 consecutive female admissions to a medical ward in Baghdad.
    • Data collection on patient diagnoses, including congestive heart failure and primary cardiovascular disease.
    • Assessment of the association between specific conditions (rheumatic heart disease, bilharziasis) and CVDs.

    Main Results:

    • Out of 1001 admissions, 146 patients presented with congestive heart failure, and 197 had primary cardiovascular disease without failure.
    • Rheumatic heart disease was present in 47.9% of patients in failure, with no reported chemoprophylaxis.
    • Bilharziasis showed association with hypertension and a small percentage of cor pulmonale cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Rheumatic fever and bilharziasis are significant contributors to cardiovascular disease burden in Iraq.
    • Prevention of rheumatic fever and bilharziasis should be central to cardiovascular disease control programs in Iraq.
    • Targeted public health initiatives are necessary to mitigate the impact of these preventable diseases on cardiovascular health.

    Keywords:
    EPIDEMIOLOGYHEART FAILURE, CONGESTIVEIRAQPATHOLOGYRHEUMATIC HEART DISEASESCHISTOSOMIASISWOMEN

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