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Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and contributing factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundUncontrolled hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. The presence of diabetes mellitus showed the highest impact (pooled odds ratio: 5.19; CI: 1.41–19.11) The prevalence of HTN in the Ethiopian adult population is almost 20%.This 19.11) for uncontrolled HTN.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Atherosclerosis and Hippocampal Volumes in Older Adults: The Role of Age and Blood Pressure

Journal of the American Heart Association

Cerebrovascular disease may also be associated with hippocampal volume. Linear regression models examined the association of atherosclerosis and hippocampal to hemisphere volume ratio and whether age at death, blood pressure, and other factors modified associations.