Contemporary Management of Patients With Chagas Cardiomyopathy in Bolivia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCM) is the debilitating result of a parasitic infection that causes structural and electrical abnormalities. Yet, optimal CCM management is challenging in the resource-poor communities where it predominates.

Objectives

The authors sought to investigate current practice patterns and barriers to CCM care through an online survey of cardiologists in Bolivia, the country with the highest CCM prevalence.

Methods

Cardiologists were recruited through the national cardiologist directory. The Qualtrics survey was distributed anonymously. Survey questions were developed by Bolivian and U.S. researchers with extensive Chagas disease experience.

Results

Of 194 cardiologists, 67 (35%) completed ≥80% of the survey. Responses were collected

SUBMITTER: Czulada E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850122 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature