The current state of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
OO Akintoye, BG Adu, MJ Otorkpa, OO Olayode… - The Cardiothoracic …, 2024 - Springer
Background Globally, the utilisation of minimally invasive techniques has become
increasingly prevalent. While traditional open-heart procedures still dominate the landscape …
increasingly prevalent. While traditional open-heart procedures still dominate the landscape …
A plea for urgent action: Addressing the critical shortage of cardiothoracic surgical workforce in the COSECSA region
A Bekele, BT Alayande, D Gulilat… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background The College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa
(COSECSA) comprises 14 countries, many of which currently grapple with an increasing …
(COSECSA) comprises 14 countries, many of which currently grapple with an increasing …
Pre-intervention wait time and survival in people with rheumatic heart disease in Uganda
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There is an unmet surgical burden among people living with
rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Uganda. Nevertheless, risk factors associated with time to …
rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Uganda. Nevertheless, risk factors associated with time to …
Cost-effectiveness analysis of pediatric cardiac surgery for common lesions in Rwanda
VC Mlambo, Y Ejigu, KL Neil, A Sendegeya… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Only 3% of children in sub-Saharan Africa with congenital heart disease (CHD)
have access to life-saving surgery. There is an urgent need to scale up the volume of …
have access to life-saving surgery. There is an urgent need to scale up the volume of …
Cardiothoracic surgery training in Africa: History and developments
VB Effiom, AJ Michael, FK Ahmed, ABS Anyinkeng… - JTCVS Open, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for
17.5 million deaths each year, 80% of which occur in low-and middle-income countries …
17.5 million deaths each year, 80% of which occur in low-and middle-income countries …