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RABBIT HEMODYNAMICS AND CARDIAC ACTIVITY INFLUENCED BY HYDROCOTYLE BONARIENSIS LEAF EXTRACTS

Kodjo Mensah Agbeko
Published 27 June 2024
Vol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
pp. 29-40
CC BY 4.0
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    Kodjo Mensah Agbeko
    Laboratory of Physiology-Pharmacology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, Togo and Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lomé, Lomé, Togo
    TG

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant contributor to global mortality, with 17.9 million deaths reported in 2019, accounting for nearly one-third of all global mortalities. Alarmingly, the burden of CVD disproportionately affects low- and middle-income nations, where over three-quarters of CVD-related deaths occur, with 82% of these fatalities transpiring prematurely before the age of 70 (WHO, 2017). Within the West African region, the prevalence of CVD varies widely, ranging from 12% to 69%, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions (Kearney et al., 2005; WHO, 2005). Hypertension, a major risk factor for CVD, stands as a prevalent and pressing concern, significantly contributing to the burden of disease. For instance, in Togo, hypertension prevalence reached 36.7% in 2012 within the commune of Lomé (Yayehd et al., 2013). Moreover, despite advancements in modern medicine, traditional remedies remain the primary form of healthcare for approximately 80% of the population in Africa and Asia, emphasizing the importance of understanding and integrating traditional practices within healthcare systems to address the complex challenges posed by CVD.

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
Pages29-40
Published27 June 2024
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Agbeko, K. (2024). RABBIT HEMODYNAMICS AND CARDIAC ACTIVITY INFLUENCED BY HYDROCOTYLE BONARIENSIS LEAF EXTRACTS. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 29-40

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