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Josephat M. Chinawa

Publications (4)

Clinical Profile and Effects of Ductal Size on Anthropometry of Children with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Josephat M. Chinawa, Chika O. Duru, Awoere T . Chinawa, Bartholomew F. Chukwu & Adaeze C. Ayuk · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2022

Background It is not known at which size a congenital Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in children becomes associated with a resultant severe malnutrition in children. Furthermore, the effect of ductal size on anthropometry of children with PDA is yet to be determined. Objectives T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2022/v11i230190

Double Inlet Left Ventricle (DILV) with Mal-posed Great Vessels: A Challenge in a Developing World

Josephat M. Chinawa, Awoere T. Chinawa, Chika O. Duru & Ann E. Aronu · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2021

Background: Double Inlet Left Ventricle (DILV) with transposition of the great vessels is rare in children with congenital heart disease. We present two cases seen at a paediatric echocardiography centre. Baby ND is a 28-day old female who presented with respiratory distress and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2021/v10i230166

Predictors of Heart Failure in Nigerian Children with Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects and Associated Structural Defects

Chika O. Duru & Josephat M. Chinawa · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2020

Background: Atrial septal defects are common congenital heart defects which could be discovered incidentally during cardiac screening of a child in heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of heart failure in children with ostium secundum Atrial Septal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2020/v9i430143

Effect of Haematocrit on Left Ventricular Dimensions and Systolic Function in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Comparative Study

Chika Onyinyechi Duru, Timipah Peregba West, Josephat M. Chinawa, Olukemi O. Ige & Fidelia Bode-Thomas · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2021

This was a comparative cross-sectional study where the left ventricular dimensions and functional parameters of 41 children (aged 1 to 18 years) with sickle cell anaemia were compared with those of 52 age-and-sex matched HbAA controls using transthoracic echocardiography. Majorit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ca/2021/v10i230167