Mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases in three hospitals of Lomé-city

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Public Health

Background:

• Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global health burden.
• Understanding local mortality rates and causes is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the mortality rate associated with cardiovascular diseases in Lomé hospitals.
• To identify the primary causes of cardiovascular disease-related deaths.
• To assess the current state of cardiovascular care organization.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2005 to June 2006.
• Data were collected from three hospitals in Lomé, focusing on deaths from cardiovascular diseases in cardiology and neurology departments.
• Mortality rates and disease prevalence were calculated.

Main Results:

• The overall hospital mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases was 11.86% (200 out of 2386 patients).
• The most common causes were cerebrovascular stroke (56.9%), heart failure (35.7%), and cardiac arrhythmias (15.9%).
• The average age of deceased patients was 54.4 years.

Conclusions:

• Hospital mortality due to cardiovascular diseases in Lomé is high, linked to deficiencies in cardiovascular resuscitation unit organization.
• Enhancing the organization and equipment of cardiovascular care units is recommended.
• Public health efforts focused on controlling cardiovascular risk factors are vital for reducing mortality.