Background: Despite indications that environmental heavy metals; Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) and Mercury (Hg) exposure may play important role in the pathogenesis of Cardiovascular diseases and thus heart failure, it has not been investigated in Black-African human popu...
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is influenced by demographic, behavioural, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors. Aim: This study compared socio-demographic and selected lifestyle features of CVD subjects and apparently heal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcd/2026/v8i1169
Njoku Ikechukwu Godwin, Ikaraoha Chidiebere Ikechukwu, Edward Ukamaka, Ekenyem Kierian, Chukwu Obasi Charles & Innocent Okafor Eze·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2026
Background: Hypertension can influence renal filtration and electrolyte homeostasis, making assessment of renal function clinically relevant in occupational groups with cardiovascular risk. Objective: To evaluate renal function markers and electrolyte balance in hypertensive male...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i5516
Egeonu Jane Anthonia, Ikaraoha Chidiebere Ikechukwu, Okoroiwu Leticia Ijeoma, Mbadiwe Nkeiruka Chigaekwu & Unadike Chioma Veronica·Asian Journal of Cardiology Research·2021
Background: Recent studies indicate that inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Heart Failure, yet there is scarcity of report on blood markers of inflammation and coagulation in patients with heart failure from a Black-African population like Nigeria. Objectiv...