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