Maclean R. Akpa

Sex-related Association of Serum Uric Acid and Carotid Atherosclerosis in a Hypertensive Nigerian Population

Norbert N. Unamba & Maclean R. Akpa · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2017

Background: Atherosclerosis is a primary cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Dyslipidemia is a key risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an established tool for the detection and assessment of progression of athe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2017/34813

Short Term Rehospitalisation or Death and Determinants after Acute Heart Failure Admission in a Cohort of African Patients in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

Okechukwu Iheji & Maclean R. Akpa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Heart failure [HF] is a major health burden globally and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular disease. The aim was to determine the outcome and factors that determine these outcomes of patients admitted for acute HF and follow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33614