Prevalence and etiologies of pulmonary hypertension in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the recent increasing worldwide attention towards pulmonary hypertension (PH), its epidemiology remains poorly described in Africa. Accordingly, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of PH prevalence, incidence and etiologies in Africa.

Methods

We searched PubMed, EMBASE, African Journals Online, and Africa Index Medicus. Published observational studies until September 20, 2017, including adult participants residing in Africa were considered. Two review authors independently selected studies, assessed included studies for methodological quality, and extracted data. A random-effects model was used for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was evaluated by the χ ² test on Cochrane's Q statistic which is quantified by I² values. Usin

SUBMITTER: Bigna JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5723068 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature