Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Lulu S. Fundikira,
P. Chillo,
R. Mutagaywa,
A. Kamuhabwa,
G. Kwesigabo,
F. W. Asselbergs,
L. W. van Laake
Affiliations
Lulu S. Fundikira
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P O BOX 65001, Dar es Salaam, TZ; Department of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CX Utrecht
P. Chillo
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P O BOX 65001, Dar es Salaam
R. Mutagaywa
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P O BOX 65001, Dar es Salaam, TZ; Department of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CX Utrecht
A. Kamuhabwa
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P O BOX 65001, Dar es Salaam
G. Kwesigabo
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, P O BOX 65001, Dar es Salaam
F. W. Asselbergs
Department of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CX Utrecht, NL; Institute of Cardiovascular Science, University College London, 222 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DA; Health Data Research UK and Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London
L. W. van Laake
Department of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CX Utrecht
Highlights Prevalence of DCM varies widely in SSA. Cardiovascular risk factors are important in patients with DCM. The role of genetics in idiopathic DCM is not studied in major part of SSA.
