Patterns and factors associated with electrolyte abnormalities among patients with heart failure in Uganda
The prevalence of EAs in patients with HF at HRRH was high, with hypocalcemia being the most common. Patients with good drug adherence had lower odds of EAs. On the other hand, diuretic use and a history of hypertension were associated with increased odds of EAs.
Authors
- Intesar Nur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6033-2881)
- Nicolas Louis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8065-8130)
- Mohamed Ahmed Mohamud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2112-5940)
- Awil Abdulkadir Abdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1983-3470)
- Wardat Rashid Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5689-5461)
- Nahar Imtiaz
- Abshir M. Hirsi
Institutions
- Kampala International University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-04276-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.26