Paschal Okuchi Njoku, Tobechukwu Chigha Iyidobi, Obumneme Benneth Anyim, Peter Chinenye Mba
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Abstract: Heart failure (HF) is a major world health problem and has been described as a global scourge, with varied epidemiology, affecting about 64.3 million persons worldwide. In Africa, the impact of HF is huge and responsible for as much as 30%-50% of cardiovascular cases seen in hospitals. The report of HF in hypothyroidism is more in Western and Asian countries but rarely seen in Africa and other developing nations. This is a case report of HF in an adult with congenital hypothyroidism, precipitated by discontinuation of thyroxine supplementation.
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The Annals of African Medicine is published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria and the Annals of African Medicine Society. The Journal is intended to serve as a medium for the publication of research findings in the broad field of Medicine in Africa and other developing countries, and elsewhere which have relevance to Africa. It will serve as a source of information on the state of the art of Medicine in Africa, for continuing education for doctors in Africa and other developing countries, and also for the publication of meetings and conferences. The journal will publish articles I any field of Medicine and other fields which have relevance or implications for Medicine.
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