Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Bessong H

Publications

• Research Article
  Thrombo-Embolism Risk and Prophylaxis amongst Hospitalized Patients in Two Hospitals in Cameroon: A Cross-sectional Study in Sub-Saharan Africa
  Author(s): Ba Hamadou, Kamdem F, Bessong H, Ndongo Amougou S, Kuate Mfeukeu L, Nganou CN, Boombhi J, Menanga A and Kingue SBa Hamadou, Kamdem F, Bessong H, Ndongo Amougou S, Kuate Mfeukeu L, Nganou CN, Boombhi J, Menanga A and Kingue S
  
  Background: Venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) is frequent worldwide. It has not been sufficiency studied in sub-Saharan Africa, with few data on the prevalence and treatment from urban settings. Objectives: We sought to study the thromboembolic risk and rate of thrombo-prophylaxis for VTE in hospitalized patients. Methods: Between November 2016 and April 2017, we carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study in two hospitals in the Far North region- Cameroon. Participants were consenting adult patients hospitalized in the medical and surgical wards. We excluded those with diagnosed VTE. We evaluated the risk for VTE with Caprini Risk Assessment model and we assessed prophylaxis measures used. Results: A total of 520 patients were included - 282 (54.2%) from the surgical units and 238 (45.8%) from the medic.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6925.1000367

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