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The prevalence, patterns and factors associated with ocular manifestations of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia at Mulago National Referral Hospital
Introduction
Up to 25% of patients with severe pre-eclampsia and 50% of patients with eclampsia have
visual symptoms of clinical significance, while 1-3% of affected patients remain with
irreversible blindness due to ...
Prevalence and factors associated with raised Intraocular Pressure among Hypertensive Patients attending the Hypertension Clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital
(2019-08)
ABSTRACT Introduction: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, accounting for 8% of all blind people (WHO, 2012) and systemic hypertension is thought to increase the risk of development of ...
Risk factors for hypertension and frequency of target organ damage in hypertensive adults in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2015-05)
Background:
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death and disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data on risk factors for hypertension among adults in urban Uganda is currently lacking.
Objectives: ...