Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Department of Training and Research Unit of Health Sciences, University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Publications

• Research Article   
  Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolic Disease at the National Reference Teaching Hospital, N'Djamena, Chad
  Author(s): Naibé Dangwe Temoua, Douné Narcisse*, Zakaria Abdelmadjid Zacharia, Houba Dallah Tchimby Urbain, Adjougoulta Koboy Allah Amine, Allawaye Lucien, Adam Ali Ahmat, Taday Moussa, Médila Moussa Ali, Mahamat-Azaki Oumar, Binwe Dikoua, Langtar Mianrho Hiby, Djimadoum Nahodjide, Bamouni Joel and Zabsonré Patrice
  
  Introduction: Venous thromboembolic disease is a clinical entity that includes deep vein thrombosis and its complication, pulmonary embolism that can lead to an immediate death. Its prevalence in hospitals has evolved over time, especially with improved diagnostic methods, ranging from 1.6% to 15% according to sub-Saharan series. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and evolutionary profile of at the National Reference Teaching Hospital, N’Djamena and Chad. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, monocentric cohort study conducted in cardiology department of the National Reference Teaching Hospital. It was spread over a period of three (03) years, from January 1st, 2021 to December 31, 2023. All patients hospitalized and/or followed as outpatient for an acute episode of venous thromboembolic diseas.. View more»
  

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