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[Characteristics of effusive pericarditis in N'Djamena (Chad)]

D T Naïbé1,2, M H Langtar1, D G Mandi3

  • 1Service de cardiologie du CHU la Référence Nationale, N'Djamena, Tchad.

Le Mali Medical
|March 20, 2024
PubMed

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Effusive pericarditis is a common cause of hospitalization, particularly in young adults. Tuberculosis is the leading cause in Chad, with a high mortality rate, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Pericarditis is a frequent cause of hospitalization in cardiology and internal medicine.
  • Effusive pericarditis presents a significant clinical challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Purpose:

  • To delineate the epidemiological characteristics of effusive pericarditis.
  • To identify the primary etiologies and outcomes of effusive pericarditis at a tertiary care center in Chad.

Summary:

  • A 3-year cross-sectional study in N'Djamena, Chad, analyzed 78 cases of effusive pericarditis.
  • The predominant etiologies were tuberculosis (47%), idiopathic (21%), and HIV infection (13%).
  • High in-hospital mortality (17%) was observed, with common symptoms including dyspnea and chest pain.

Impact:

  • This study underscores the significant burden of effusive pericarditis in Chad, with tuberculosis as a major driver.
  • Findings highlight the need for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for effusive pericarditis in similar epidemiological contexts.
  • The high mortality rate emphasizes the urgency for public health interventions targeting infectious causes of pericarditis.
Abstract

Keywords:
AfricaAfriqueHIV infectionMortalityMortalitéPericarditisPéricarditeTuberculosisinfection à VIHtuberculose

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