Infective Endocardatis at the Yaounde General Hospital: Clinical aspects and outcome (Case Series)
Journal Title: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Infectious endocarditis (IE) is a severe pathology. Its epidemiological, clinical and evolutive profile varies a lot depending if it is in the context of a developed country or developing country. In our context, very little data exists on the subject. Objectives: Describe the clinical aspects and outcome of IE in the Yaoundé general hospital. Methods: We carried out a descriptive retrospective study using clinical records of patients who had presented with IE in the cardiology unit of the Yaoundé general hospital from June of 2008 to May of 2013.
Authors and Affiliations
Jérôme Boombhi, Alain Menanga, Bâ Hamadou, André- Michel Yomba, Samuel Kingue
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