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SOCIO-CLINICAL DEMOGRAPHICS AND RISK FACTORS FOR HEART FAILURE AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA: A
O O Eseoghene1, O J Osarenkhoe2, I A Azeez3
1Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|March 25, 2026
Summary
Heart failure predominantly affects middle-aged males in Nigeria, with hypertension being the leading risk factor. Identifying these socioclinical demographics and risk factors is crucial for improving patient survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Heart failure is a significant global cause of illness and death.
- Identifying treatable mortality factors can improve patient survival.
- Understanding socioclinical demographics and risk factors is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the socioclinical demographics of heart failure patients.
- To identify prevalent risk factors for heart failure in a Nigerian tertiary hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 175 heart failure patients.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using Framingham's criteria and transthoracic echocardiography.
Main Results:
- The average age of patients was 56.33 years, with a male to female ratio of 1.2:1.
- Hypertension (61.1%), diabetes (25%), and alcohol use (44%) were the most common risk factors.
- Higher education and occupational class I were prevalent among patients.
Conclusions:
- Heart failure is more common in middle-aged males from higher socioeconomic backgrounds with tertiary education.
- Hypertensive heart disease is the primary risk factor, followed by diabetes and alcohol consumption.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored prevention and management strategies for heart failure in this population.
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