Search Results - "Kisenge, Peter"

Burden and correlates of cognitive impairment among hypertensive patients in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Pallangyo, Pedro, Mkojera, Zabella S, Komba, Makrina, Mgopa, Lucy R, Bhalia, Smita, Mayala, Henry, Wibonela, Salma, Misidai, Nsajigwa, Swai, Happiness J, Millinga, Jalack, Chavala, Ester, Kisenge, Peter R, Janabi, Mohamed

“…Background The evolution of cognitive impairment of vascular origin is increasingly becoming a prominent health threat particularly in this era where…”
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Early surgical outcome for Tetralogy Of Fallot In An African Setting; A Tanzanian experience using retrospective analysis of hospital data by Majani, Naizihijwa, Sharau, Godwin, Mlawi, Vivienne, Kalezi, Zawadi, Mongella, Stella, Letara, Nuru, Nkya, Deogratias, Kubhoja, Sulende, Chillo, Pilly, Slieker, Martijn, Janabi, Mohamed, Grobbee, Diederick, Kisenge, Peter

“…Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is typically treated in infancy but often done late in many resource-limited countries, jeopardizing surgical outcomes. This study…”
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Perspectives for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases in Tanzania: Is Knowledge Translated into Practice? by Pallangyo, Pédrö, Komba, Makrina Sotel, Mkojera, Zabella Seif, Mfanga, Loveness, Mmari, Janeth Elidaima, Kailembo, Neema Victor, Bhalia, Smita, Aloyce, Mohamed, Matemu, Genofeva Gerald, Faraji, Husna Yasin, Keria, Jasmine Said, Waane, Tatizo, Kisenge, Peter R

“…In Tanzania, where over a third of the society is impoverished, the burden of NCDs which account for about two-fifths of all disability-adjusted life years…”
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A nightmare of clopidogrel resistance in a resource-limited setting: case report of subacute stent thrombosis by Pallangyo, Pedro, Bhalia, Smita V., Komba, Makrina, Mkojera, Zabella S., Mayala, Henry A., Kifai, Engerasiya, Kisenge, Peter R.

“…Background Stent thrombosis, a life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) continues to occur despite effective antiplatelet…”
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Acute myocardial infarction following “dry scooping” of a pre-workout supplement in a healthy young man of African origin: A case report by Pallangyo, Pedro, Bhalia, Smita V, Komba, Makrina, Mkojera, Zabella S, Manji, Eva S, Millinga, Jalack, Gandye, Yona, Kisenge, Peter R

“…Dry scooping, a rather risky act of consuming undiluted pre-workout protein powder hoping for a more pronounced energy surge, is increasingly becoming a…”
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Public knowledge of risk factors and warning signs of heart attack and stroke by Pallangyo, Pedro, Mkojera, Zabella S, Komba, Makrina, Mfanga, Loveness, Kamtoi, Saad, Mmari, Janeth, Faraji, Husna Y, Bhalia, Smita V, Mayala, Henry A, Matemu, Genofeva, Nkinda, Anna, Kifai, Engerasiya, Kisenge, Peter R

“…BackgroundKnowledge of the predisposing risk factors and prompt recognition of the warning signs for heart attack and stroke is fundamental in modification of…”
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A community-based study on prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction among Kinondoni District Residents, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Pallangyo, Pedro, Nicholaus, Paulina, Kisenge, Peter, Mayala, Henry, Swai, Noel, Janabi, Mohamed

“…Globally, erectile dysfunction burden (ED) is rising appreciably and it is projected to affect about 332 million men by the year 2025. This rise is…”
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Health related quality of life of patients following mechanical valve replacement surgery for rheumatic mitral stenosis in Tanzania by Mutagaywa, Reuben K, Cramer, Maarten J, Chillo, Pilly, Khamis, Ramadhan H, Boniface, Respicious, Muhozya, Anjela, Barongo, Aileen, Byomuganyizi, Moses, Kwesigabo, Gideon, Kamuhabwa, Appolinary, Nyangasa, Bashir, Kisenge, Peter, Chamuleau, Steven

“…The assessment of outcomes of interventions based on the patient's perspective using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) has been increasingly…”
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Magnitude and associated factors of contrast induced nephropathy among patients undergoing coronary angiography and interventions at a cardiac referral hospital in Tanzania - a cross-sectional study by Chillo, Pilly, Malaja, Ng'wigulu, Kisenge, Peter

“…Introductioncontrast media are increasingly used in diagnostic and interventional procedures but are also known causes of acute kidney injury - a condition…”
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Psychopathology associated with cardiac pacing in Tanzania: A case series by Pallangyo, Pedro, Mgopa, Lucy R, Bhalia, Smita V, Mkojera, Zabella S, Komba, Makrina, Mayala, Henry A, Kisenge, Peter R

“…Emotional disarray linked to interventional procedures may potentially aggravate previous psychiatric conditions or even precipitate new psychopathologies…”
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Acute Myocardial Infarction Following the Consumption of Energy Drink in a 28-Year-Old Male: A Case Report by Pallangyo, Pedro, Bhalia, Smita V., Komba, Makrina, Mkojera, Zabella S., Swai, Happiness J., Mayala, Henry A., Kisenge, Peter R.

“…Excessive intake of energy drinks is increasingly realized to have a detrimental effect on platelet and endothelial functions with resultant hypercoagulable…”
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Spectrum of Heart Diseases in Children in a National Cardiac Referral Center Tanzania, Eastern Africa: A Six-Year Overview by Majani, Naizihijwa G, Koster, Joëlle R, Kalezi, Zawadi E, Letara, Nuru, Nkya, Deogratias, Mongela, Stella, Kubhoja, Sulende, Sharau, Godwin, Mlawi, Vivienne, Grobbee, Diederick E, Slieker, Martijn G, Chillo, Pilly, Janabi, Mohamed, Kisenge, Peter

“…While communicable diseases have long been the primary focus of healthcare in Africa, the rising impact of paediatric and congenital heart disease (CHD) cannot…”
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Burden and correlates of atrial fibrillation among hypertensive patients attending a tertiary hospital in Tanzania by Bhalia, Smita, Pallangyo, Pedro, Dalidali, Abuu, Salum, Saada, Kawajika, Richard, Kajuna, Edna, Kusiima, Happiness, Kifai, Engerasiya, Kisenge, Peter, Waane, Tatizo, Janabi, Mohamed

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common supra ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, which presents with variety of clinical symptoms. Hypertension increases risk…”
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Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Outpatients Attending a Tertiary Cardiovascular Hospital in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study by Pallangyo, Pedro, Komba, Makrina, Mkojera, Zabella S, Kisenge, Peter R, Bhalia, Smita, Mayala, Henry, Kifai, Engerasiya, Richard, Mwinyipembe K, Khanbhai, Khuzeima, Wibonela, Salma, Millinga, Jalack, Yeyeye, Robert, Njau, Nelson F, Odemary, Thadei K, Janabi, Mohamed

“…Notwithstanding the availability of effective treatments, asymptomatic nature and the interminable treatment length, adherence to medication remains a…”
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Low CD4 count plus coma predicts cryptococcal meningitis in Tanzania by Kisenge, Peter R, Hawkins, Alexander T, Maro, Venance P, McHele, John P D, Swai, Ndealilia S, Mueller, Andreas, Houpt, Eric R

“…Largely due to the lack of diagnostic reagents, the prevalence and clinical presentation of cryptococcal meningitis in Tanzania is poorly understood. This in…”
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Osteosarcoma of the lower limb metastasized to the septum and right side of the heart: a case report by Osati, Elisha, Kaijage, Alice, Muta, Reuben, Muhoka, Peter, Mango, Merckris, Kisenge, Peter, Nyangasa, Bashir, Pallangyo, Pedro, Kimambo, Delillah, Janabi, Mohamed

“…Metastatic cardiac tumors are far more common than primary tumors. Although the hematogenous spread of osteosarcoma is well known, the imaging findings of…”
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A Case of Wellens Syndrome in a 30-Year-Old Woman From Sub-Saharan Africa: A Perplexing Clinical Entity With Invaluable Lessons by Pallangyo, Pedro, Bhalia, Smita, Longopa, George, Mwinyipembe, Kawajika, Millinga, Jalack, Misidai, Nsajigwa, Swai, Happiness Judical, Mkojera, Zabella Seif, Hemed, Naairah Rashid, Mulashani, Rydiness, Seraphine, Polycarp, Massawe, Regan Valerian, Kaijage, Alice, Kisenge, Peter, Janabi, Mohamed

“…With an estimated contribution of up to 6% of all acute coronary events, young adults are experiencing an escalating burden and mortality attributable to…”
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Abstract 4114436: Feto-maternal outcomes of subsequent pregnancy among women with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy in Tanzania by Pallangyo, Pedro, Mkojera, Zabella, Komba, Makrina, Kisenge, Peter Richard

“…Abstract only Background: Besides survival and recovery, women afflicted with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) harbor significant apprehension regarding the…”
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Rising standards and applying guidelines in sub-Saharan cardiology: CardioTan 2024 Heart Team Africa by Kimambo, Delila, Guzik, Bartłomiej, Kisenge, Peter

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Effect of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Prophylaxis on Antimicrobial Resistance of Fecal Escherichia coli in HIV-Infected Patients in Tanzania by Morpeth, Susan C, Thielman, Nathan M, Ramadhani, Habib O, Hamilton, John D, Ostermann, Jan, Kisenge, Peter R, Shao, Humphrey J, Reller, L Barth, Itemba, Dafrosa K, Sam, Noel E, Bartlett, John A, Shao, John F, Crump, John A

“…BACKGROUND:Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SXT) reduces morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected persons in Africa, but its impact on antimicrobial resistance…”
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