cardiovascular disease

Levels of High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein and Albuminuria and Their Correlation in Hypertensive Patients in Southern Part of Nigeria

Augustine Onovuakpo Eguvbe, Emuesiri Kohworho Umukoro, Pedro Ejomafuvwe Amrevwodjemu & Oghenekparobor Blessing Elijah · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Inflammation is a critical factor in the development and progression of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. Accordingly, elevated levels of inflammatory markers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HSCRP), have been reported in patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71405

Patterns of Iron Biomarkers among Hypertensive Individuals in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Simon Akpomemera Erho, Bruno Chukwuemeka Chinko, Wadioni Aduema & Erighanyoyefa Allen Fente · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Aims: This research aims to evaluate the patterns of iron biomarkers among hypertensive subjects in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design: The investigation is a cross-sectional comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiology Un...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91093

Risk Factors of Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Imo state, South East of Nigeria

Ugonma, Winnie Dozie, Nnenna, Vivian Okonkwo, Okwuchi, Blessed Nworuh, Somtochukwu, Mercy Orji, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro & Ikechukwu, Nosike Simplicius Dozie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Background: Hypertension is among the important causes of non-communicable disease burden worldwide. It has raised public health concerns in both developed and developing nations. It mostly occurs in patients with diabetes and the prevalence depends on duration, type and age of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1030253

Prognostic Value of Elevated Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Pre-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients without Cardiac Symptoms

Ehimen Phyllis Odum, Victor Chukwuma Wakwe, Hope Ilanye Bell-Gam & Richard Ishmael Oko-Jaja · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Introductory Concepts: Elevation of cardiac troponin I may be a marker of increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes such as left ventricular hypertrophy, congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease and reduced survival in asymptomatic CKD patients. Aim: To measure serum card...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/38087

Palm Oil: An Over - Acclaimed Cooking Oil in Nigeria

Oluwaseyi Israel Malachi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Palm oil, the oil derived from palm fruit, is the major oil used for cooking in Nigeria. Palm oil has half of its fatty acids made up of saturated fatty acids and 43% made up of palmitic acid. The unrefined red palm oil is the form in which most Nigerians use palm oil and it is g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/16212