PS206 The Impact of a Dedicated Heart Failure Clinic in Guyana on Cardiovascular Outcomes

Longer life expectancy in low-income countries has led to an increase in prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide, with congestive heart failure (HF) making up a significant portion of this disease burden. Guyana is a small South American nation that lacks the ability to perform organized clinical follow-up and guideline based care and illustrates the growing need for structured cardiovascular care in low-income countries.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Poster Abstract Source Type: research