TITLE:
Cardiovascular Emergencies in the Intensive Care Unit of Owendo University Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study (2021-2024)
AUTHORS:
Christelle P. Akagha Konde, Francis Ndoume Obiang, Millina Odélia Boucah, Matsanga Arthur, Vanessa Sagbo Ada, Yves Noël Nghomo, Moupinda Mikoumou, Rabina Yvane Bicka’a Milebou, Mahutondji Christian Allognon, Elsa Ayo Bivigou, Ervais Richard Obame
KEYWORDS:
Cardiovascular Emergency, Resuscitation, High Blood Pressure, Gabon
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases,
Vol.16 No.5,
May
22,
2026
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Cardiovascular emergencies represent a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with high morbidity and mortality. Their profile in intensive care in Gabon is poorly documented. The objective of this work was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary aspects of cardiovascular emergencies at Owendo University Hospital Center (CHUO). Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study conducted in the intensive care unit of CHUO from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. All adult patients admitted for a cardiovascular emergency were included. Demographic, clinical, diagnostic, and evolutionary data were analyzed. Logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with mortality. The significance threshold was set at p