Patient-reported adverse events associated with use of anti-hypertensive drugs in a tertiary hospital in southern Nigeria
Chibuike Eze Nwafor,
Marvis Somtochukwu Muo
Abstract:Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Adverse events with use of antihypertensive medications deter patients’ adherence. This study is aimed at evaluating the adverse events and comorbidities associated with the use of antihypertensive as seen in a tertiary hospital in southern Nigeria. Method This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary healthcare hospital in southern Nigeria. Data was collected … Show more
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