The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the pelvic limbs at the time of diagnosis, and their course after hospitalization, in order to improve the manag...The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the pelvic limbs at the time of diagnosis, and their course after hospitalization, in order to improve the management of DVT in our context. This was a descriptive longitudinal study, based on cases of deep vein thrombosis recorded between 1 January 2015 and 30 September 2018, in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the Brazzaville University Hospital Centre. During the study period, 4678 patients were hospitalized, including 52 with DVT. Thirty-three were reassessed. The frequency of DVT was 1.1% and the average hospitalization rate was 13.9 cases/year. The 33 patients were divided into 20 women and 13 men (sex ratio: 0.65). The mean age of the patients was 51.4 ± 17.8 years (extremes: 16 and 85 years). The main aetiological factors were cancer (19.1%), sickle cell disease (3%) and HIV immunosuppression (3%). The predominant risk factors were: prolonged immobilization (42.9%), pregnancy, long travel and obesity in the same number of cases (n = 3, i.e. 14.2%). The DVT involved the left pelvic limb in 75.8% of cases. Anticoagulants were administered in all patients, and compression stockings were worn in 97% of cases. The mean time to re-evaluation was 10.9 ± 9.4 months (extremes: three and 35 months). The mean measurements of the limb where the thrombosis had occurred at diagnosis and reassessment showed a significant difference. Venous Doppler showed compressible veins (60.6%), varicosities (36.3%), incompressible veins (30.3%) and thrombus (21.2%). Complications were: post-phlebitic disease (42.4%), death (21.2%), pulmonary embolism (18.2%), recurrence (18.2%). The DVT remains relatively rare, and its conventional therapeutic management is satisfactory. Systematic venous Doppler ultrasound reassessment should enable patients at risk of recurrence to be identified.展开更多
Objectives: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and etiological aspects of rhythmic emergencies at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conduct...Objectives: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and etiological aspects of rhythmic emergencies at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the University Hospital of Brazzaville from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016. Were included, all patients admitted for a severe rhythm disorder diagnosed on the surface electrocardiogram. Rhythmic emergency was defined as a severe rhythm disorder of abrupt onset and required rapid management. Data entry and analysis were performed with Epi Info software version 3.5.1. Results: During the study period, 2269 patients were hospitalized, including 138 for a rhythmic emergency. The frequency of rhythmic emergencies was 6.1%. The patients were divided into 76 women and 62 men (sex ratio = 0.81). The mean age of the patients was 63.1 ± 16.9 years (extremes: 17 and 91 years). The socio-economic level was low for 103 patients (74.6%), medium for 26 (17.7%), and high for nine (6.6%). The average time to consultation was 13.7 ± 12.3 days. On admission, the signs were: heart failure (103 cases;74.6%) including 22 acute cases;dyspnea (94 cases;68%);palpitations (38 cases;27.5%);functional impotence (13 cases;9.4%);collapse (nine cases;6.5%);chest pain (two cases;1.4%). The type of rhythmic emergency was: rapid atrial fibrillation (103 cases;74.6%), ventricular tachycardia (14 cases;10.1%), junctional tachycardia (10 cases;7.2%), rapid atrial flutter (10 cases;7.2%), tachysystole (one case;0.7%). The context of occurrence was: hypokalemia (8 cases;5.8%), drunkenness (two cases;1.4%), acute gastroenteritis (one case;0.7%). Cardiovascular risk factors were: hypertension (62 cases;45.2%), smoking (17 cases;12.1%), dyslipidemia (12 cases;8.7%), diabetes (11 cases;8%), obesity (10 cases;7.2%). Underlying heart disease was: dilated cardiomyopathy (40 cases;29%), hypertensive cardiomyopathy (26 cases;18.8%), valvulopathy (24 cases;17.4%). Ischemic heart disease, chronic pulmonary heart disease, and cardiothyreosis were noted equally (n = 5;3.6%). No heart disease was noted in 24 patients (17.4%). Conclusion: Rhythmic emergencies are frequent in Brazzaville. They are dominated by atrial fibrillation and often occur on heart disease.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the pelvic limbs at the time of diagnosis, and their course after hospitalization, in order to improve the management of DVT in our context. This was a descriptive longitudinal study, based on cases of deep vein thrombosis recorded between 1 January 2015 and 30 September 2018, in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the Brazzaville University Hospital Centre. During the study period, 4678 patients were hospitalized, including 52 with DVT. Thirty-three were reassessed. The frequency of DVT was 1.1% and the average hospitalization rate was 13.9 cases/year. The 33 patients were divided into 20 women and 13 men (sex ratio: 0.65). The mean age of the patients was 51.4 ± 17.8 years (extremes: 16 and 85 years). The main aetiological factors were cancer (19.1%), sickle cell disease (3%) and HIV immunosuppression (3%). The predominant risk factors were: prolonged immobilization (42.9%), pregnancy, long travel and obesity in the same number of cases (n = 3, i.e. 14.2%). The DVT involved the left pelvic limb in 75.8% of cases. Anticoagulants were administered in all patients, and compression stockings were worn in 97% of cases. The mean time to re-evaluation was 10.9 ± 9.4 months (extremes: three and 35 months). The mean measurements of the limb where the thrombosis had occurred at diagnosis and reassessment showed a significant difference. Venous Doppler showed compressible veins (60.6%), varicosities (36.3%), incompressible veins (30.3%) and thrombus (21.2%). Complications were: post-phlebitic disease (42.4%), death (21.2%), pulmonary embolism (18.2%), recurrence (18.2%). The DVT remains relatively rare, and its conventional therapeutic management is satisfactory. Systematic venous Doppler ultrasound reassessment should enable patients at risk of recurrence to be identified.
文摘Objectives: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and etiological aspects of rhythmic emergencies at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the University Hospital of Brazzaville from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016. Were included, all patients admitted for a severe rhythm disorder diagnosed on the surface electrocardiogram. Rhythmic emergency was defined as a severe rhythm disorder of abrupt onset and required rapid management. Data entry and analysis were performed with Epi Info software version 3.5.1. Results: During the study period, 2269 patients were hospitalized, including 138 for a rhythmic emergency. The frequency of rhythmic emergencies was 6.1%. The patients were divided into 76 women and 62 men (sex ratio = 0.81). The mean age of the patients was 63.1 ± 16.9 years (extremes: 17 and 91 years). The socio-economic level was low for 103 patients (74.6%), medium for 26 (17.7%), and high for nine (6.6%). The average time to consultation was 13.7 ± 12.3 days. On admission, the signs were: heart failure (103 cases;74.6%) including 22 acute cases;dyspnea (94 cases;68%);palpitations (38 cases;27.5%);functional impotence (13 cases;9.4%);collapse (nine cases;6.5%);chest pain (two cases;1.4%). The type of rhythmic emergency was: rapid atrial fibrillation (103 cases;74.6%), ventricular tachycardia (14 cases;10.1%), junctional tachycardia (10 cases;7.2%), rapid atrial flutter (10 cases;7.2%), tachysystole (one case;0.7%). The context of occurrence was: hypokalemia (8 cases;5.8%), drunkenness (two cases;1.4%), acute gastroenteritis (one case;0.7%). Cardiovascular risk factors were: hypertension (62 cases;45.2%), smoking (17 cases;12.1%), dyslipidemia (12 cases;8.7%), diabetes (11 cases;8%), obesity (10 cases;7.2%). Underlying heart disease was: dilated cardiomyopathy (40 cases;29%), hypertensive cardiomyopathy (26 cases;18.8%), valvulopathy (24 cases;17.4%). Ischemic heart disease, chronic pulmonary heart disease, and cardiothyreosis were noted equally (n = 5;3.6%). No heart disease was noted in 24 patients (17.4%). Conclusion: Rhythmic emergencies are frequent in Brazzaville. They are dominated by atrial fibrillation and often occur on heart disease.
