Browsing Journal Articles (Medical School) by Subject "Hypertension"

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    • Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Associated With Moderate Elevations in Blood Pressure or Blood Glucose in Ugandan Women: A Prospective Cohort Study 

      Milln, Jack; Nakabuye, Betty; Natamba, Barnabas; Sekitoleko, Isaac; Mubiru, Michael; Namara, Arthur; Tumwesigire, Samuel; Tino, Salome; Mirembe, Mandy; Kakanda, Ayoub; Agaba, Brian; Nansubuga, Faridah; Zaake, Daniel; Ayiko, Ben; Kalema, Herbert; Nakubulwa, Sarah; Sekikubo, Musa; Nakimuli, Annette; Webb, L. Emily; Nyirenda, J. Maffat (Elsevier, 2021-05)
      BACKGROUND: The association between overt hypertension and diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes is well documented. Recentevidence suggests that even moderate elevations in blood pressure or blood glucose may confer a ...

    • A Cross-Sectional Population Survey on Stroke Knowledge and Attitudes in Greater Kampala, Uganda 

      Kaddumukasa, Mark; Kayima, James; Nakibuuka, Jane; Mugenyi, Levi; Ddumba, Edward; Blixen, Carol; Welter, Elisabeth; Katabira, Elly; Sajatovic, Martha (Informa UK Limited, 2017-05-19)
      Background: Stroke is a neurological condition with rapidly increasing burden in many low- and middle income countries. Africa is particularly hard-hit due to rapid population growth, patterns of industrialization, adoption ...

    • Gestational Diabetes (GDM) Does Not Predict Large Birthweight or Perinatal Death in a Relatively Untreated Population in Uganda: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study. 

      Milln, Jack; Nakabuye, Betty; Natamba, Barnabas; Sekitoleko, Isaac; Mubiru, Michael; Namara, Arthur; Tumwesigire, Samuel; Tino, Salome; Wilja, Mandy; Kakande, Ayoub; Agaba, Brian; Nansubuga, Faridah; Zaake, Daniel; Ayiko, Ben; Nakubulwa, Sarah; Sekikubo, Musa; Nakimuli, Annettee; Webb, Emily; Nyirenda, Moffat (Elsevier, 2021-05)
      BACKGROUND The association between overt hypertension and diabetes and adverse pregnancy outcomes is well documented. Recent evidence suggests that even moderate elevations in blood pressure or blood glucose may confer a ...

    • Poor Drug Adherence and Lack of Awareness of Hypertension Among Hypertensive Stroke Patients in Kampala, Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study 

      Mugwano, Isaac; Kaddumukasa, Mark; Mugenyi, Levi; Kayima, James; Ddumba, Edward; Sajatovic, Martha; Sila, Cathy; DeGeorgia, Michael; Katabira, Elly (SPRINGERNATURE , CAMPUS, 4 CRINAN ST, LONDON, ENGLAND, N1 9XW, 2016-01-02)
      Background: Raised blood pressure (BP) remains an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. Adherence to therapeutic recommendations especially antihypertensive drugs is important in BP control. ...

    • Poststroke Hypertension in Africa 

      Kaddumukasa, Martin; Ddumba, Edward; Duncan, Pamela; Goldstein, B. Larry (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2012-09-25)
      Background and Purpose—Little is known about the frequency of hypertension and related knowledge in Africans who have had a stroke. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of hypertension, its control, ...

    • Prevalence of Hypertension Among Post Stroke Patients in Africa: A Case-Control Study (P04.069) 

      Kaddumukasa, Martin; Goldstein, Larry; Duncan, Pamela; Ddumba, Edward (LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS , TWO COMMERCE SQ, 2001 MARKET ST, PHILADELPHIA, USA, PA, 19103, 2016-02-08)
      Objective: To determine whether the level of blood pressure (BP) control in post stroke patients is related to patient knowledge of hypertension. Background Stroke is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide with 2/3 of ...