Treatment outcome and associated factors of acute heart failure in East Africa, an Ethiopian perspective: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute heart failure is a major global health issue, contributing to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Despite its burden, comprehensive data on acute heart failure in East Africa remains scarce.

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the treatment outcome of acute heart failure and associated factors in East Africa with a focus on Ethiopia.

Methods

Relevant studies were searched in major databases, including PubMed/Medline, Hinari, Science Direct, EMBASE, Scopus, AJOL, Cochrane Library, and local sources from July 5-25, 2024. Both published and unpublished studies in English were included without restrictions on publication date, following PR

SUBMITTER: Belayneh AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552915 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature