The prevalence, determinants, natural history and impact of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in patients with tuberculosis pericarditis - insights from the IMPI trial

Tuberculosis is the most common cause of pericarditis in Africa. The dual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-tuberculosis epidemics are major contributors to the burden of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, including tuberculous pericarditis. Mortality rates remain unacceptably high. Atrial fibrillation...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chishala, Chishala
Other Authors: Pandie, Shaheen
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20517