12 research outputs found

    Kidney Health for All – Bridging the gap to better kidney care in Africa

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    Introduction: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Africa is generally higher than global averages. Moreover, the management of patients with CKD suffers huge disparities compared to the rest of the world. We reviewed the literature on the major challenges in the management of kidney disease in Africa and suggest ways to bridge the gap for better kidney care on the African continent. Results and recommendations: The prevalence of CKD in Africa is 15.8%. Kidney failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality as a result of limited infrastructure and out-of-pocket payment for renal replacement therapy in most parts of the continent. The increasing prevalence of CKD results from  epidemiological transition with increasing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and established communicable diseases. Furthermore, Africa has unique risk factors and causes of kidney disease such as sickle cell disease, APOL1 risk alleles, and chronic infections such HIV, and hepatitis B and C. Challenges facing kidney care in Africa include poverty, weak health systems, inadequate primary health care, misplaced priorities by political leaders, a relatively low nephrology workforce, poor identification of acute kidney injury (AKI), low  transplantation rates as well as a lack of sustainable prevention policies and renal registries. To bridge the gap to better kidney care, there should be more community engagement, advocacy for increased government support into kidney care, comprehensive renal registries, training of a greater nephrology workforce, task shifting of nephrology services to non-nephrologists, expanded access to renal replacement therapy and promotion of organ donation. Conclusion: Africa needs greater investment in kidney health

    Impact of Hypertension on the Survival of chronic hemodialysis patients in Kinshasa: A Historical Cohort Study: Impact de l’Hypertension sur la survie des patients hĂ©modialysĂ©s chroniques Ă  Kinshasa : Etude de cohorte historique

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    Context and objective. The relationship between hypertension and mortality among hemodialysis patients remains controversial. This study aimed to identify independent predictors of mortality and assess the impact of hypertension on the survival among Congolese chronic hemodialysis patients. Methods. This historical cohort study concerned Congolese chronic hemodialysis patients followed in two hemodialysis centers in Kinshasa between 2010 and 2013. The end point was survival (time-to-death). Patient and dialysis-related parameters were introduced in the Cox regression to identify independent predictors of mortality. We use Kaplan Meier method to describe survival. Survival curves based on the presence or not of Hypertension were assessed using the Log-Rank test. Results. 191 patients (mean age 52.3±12.3 years; men -68%; hypertensive 85 %), were included. Among them, 88 patients died (46 %) Independent predictors of all-cause mortality were: temporary catheter use [aHR 7.72; 95% CI 1.84-32.45;  p=0.024], low Socioeconomic Status (SES) [aHR 2.57; 95% CI 1.06-6.27; p=0.038], being non-hypertensive [aHR 2.38; 95% CI 1.35-3.04; p=0.003], presence of perdialytic complications [aHR 2.28; 95% CI 1.12-4.66; p=0.024] and non EPO use [aHR 2.23; 95% CI 1.32-3.74; p=0.038]. Compared to non-hypertensive, hypertensive patients had significantly better median survival (4 vs 16 months; Log rank p ≀0.001). Conclusion. Despite the very high mortality in the study population, Congolese chronic hemodialysis hypertensive patients had better survival compared to nonhypertensive patients. This paradox already reported in other studies can be explained by reverse epidemiology. Contexte et objectif. La relation entre l’hypertension et la mortalitĂ© chez les patients hĂ©modialysĂ©s est trĂšs controversĂ©e. L’objectif de la prĂ©sente Ă©tude Ă©tait d’identifier les prĂ©dicteurs indĂ©pendants de la mortalitĂ© en hĂ©modialyse chronique et d’évaluer l’impact de l’hypertension sur la survie des patients congolais hĂ©modialysĂ©s. MĂ©thodes. Cette Ă©tude de cohorte historique a concernĂ© les patients hĂ©modialysĂ©s chroniques congolais traitĂ©s dans deux centres d’hĂ©modialyse Ă  Kinshasa entre 2010 et 2013. Les courbes de survie de Kaplan Meier basĂ©es sur la prĂ©sence ou non d’hypertension ont Ă©tĂ© comparĂ©es Ă  l’aide du test de Log-Rank. RĂ©sultats. 191 patients (Ăąge moyen de 52,3 ± 12,3 ans; hommes 68%; hypertendus 85%) ont Ă©tĂ© inclus. Parmi eux, 88 Ă©taient dĂ©cĂ©dĂ©s (46%). Les prĂ©dicteurs indĂ©pendants de la mortalitĂ© toutes causes confondues Ă©taient les suivants : utilisation de cathĂ©ters provisoires [aHR 7,72; IC Ă  95%: 1,84 Ă  32,45; p = 0,024], statut socioĂ©conomique faible (SSE) [aHR 2,57; IC Ă  95% 1,06-6,27; p = 0,038], l’absence d’hypertension artĂ©rielle [aHR 2,38; IC 95% 1,35-3,04; p = 0,003], prĂ©sence de complications per dialytiques [aHR 2,28; IC Ă  95% 1,12-4,66; p = 0,024] et la non utilisation de l’ EPO [aHR 2,23; IC 95% 1,32-3,74; p =0,08]. ComparĂ©s aux patients normotendus, les hypertendus avaient significativement une meilleure survie mĂ©diane (4 versus 16 mois ; Log Rank p ≀0,001). Conclusion. MalgrĂ© une mortalitĂ© trĂšs Ă©levĂ©e dans la population d’étude, les patients hypertendus congolais en hĂ©modialyse chronique avaient une meilleure survie par rapport aux patients normotendus. Ce paradoxe dĂ©jĂ  signalĂ© dans d’autres Ă©tudes peut s’expliquer par l’épidĂ©miologie inverse. &nbsp

    Lenteur de propagation de la COVID-19 en Afrique subsaharienne : rĂ©alitĂ© ou sommet de l’iceberg ? Cas de la RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo

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    Monsieur l’Editeur. AprĂšs la Chine, l’Europe et les Etats Unis d’AmĂ©rique, l’Afrique Subsaharienne (ASS) connait, depuis mars 2020, l’épidĂ©mie Ă  COVID-19. Avant l’arrivĂ©e de cette Ă©pidĂ©mie, l’Organisation Mondiale de la SantĂ© (OMS) et les Experts en santĂ© prĂ©disaient tous une propagation fulgurante de la COVID-19 en ASS avec une mortalitĂ© sans prĂ©cĂ©dent (1-3). Cette prĂ©diction apocalyptique de l’impact de l’épidĂ©mie Ă  COVID-19 en ASS Ă©tait fondĂ©e sur la conjonction de plusieurs facteurs de vulnĂ©rabilitĂ© incluant, entre autres, la fragilitĂ© du systĂšme de santĂ© et de l’économie, la promiscuitĂ© interindividuelle et la pauvretĂ© extrĂȘme des populations vivant au jour le jour sans provisions, l’endĂ©micitĂ© de certaines pathologies chroniques pouvant faire le lit de la COVID-19, telles que l’infection Ă  VIH/SIDA, le paludisme, la drĂ©panocytose, la malnutrition (4-8), l’accĂšs limitĂ© Ă  l’eau potable et aux mĂ©dicaments essentiels, le dĂ©ni de la maladie liĂ© Ă  un taux Ă©levĂ© d’analphabĂ©tisme et les Ă©changes commerciaux intenses avec des pays asiatiques et europĂ©ens, tels que la Chine, la France, la Belgique et l’Italie (1). Cependant, force est de constater qu’aprĂšs 8 semaines d’épidĂ©mie, la propagation de l’infection Ă  virus « SARS-CoV-2 » et la maladie COVID-19 subsĂ©quente ne semble pas corroborer les prĂ©visions et les projections faites en rĂ©fĂ©rence Ă  l’épidĂ©mie en cours dans les pays citĂ©s ci-dessus (2). La propagation de l’épidĂ©mie Ă  COVID-19 dans les pays de l’ASS parait moins rapide et peu mortelle avec des diffĂ©rences notables entre les pays (9). En effet, selon le rapport de l’OMS du 2 mai 2020, le nombre de cas biologiquement confirmĂ©s et de dĂ©cĂšs Ă©tait estimĂ©, aprĂšs 8 semaines d’épidĂ©mie, Ă  27,973 cas et 1,013, soit une lĂ©talitĂ© de 3,6 % (10) avec l’Afrique Sud portant le plus lourd fardeau de la COVID-19. Dear Editor, following China, European countries like France and Italy, and United States of America (USA), sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are experiencing since March 2020 the epidemic of COVID-19. Before the occurrence of the epidemics, World Health Organization (WHO) Experts expected an exponential progression of COVID-19 with unprecedented number of deaths (1-3). Factors underlying this apocalyptic prediction included the weakness of health systems and economy, the high rate of illiteracy and poverty as well as the social promiscuity precluding the effective adoption of barriers measures against COVID-19 by communities most of which living with less than one USD, the coexistence of endemic diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, sickle cell disease that can accelerate the development and progression of COVID-19 (4-8), and the intensive commercial exchanges between SSA countries and China as well as European countries like France and Italy (1). In face of this expected apocalyptic picture, WHO Experts urged SSA Governments to anticipate on the negative health, social and economic impact of COVID-19 by learning from the experience gained by China and other countries and thus prepare and organize the response against this epidemic (1-3). However, eight weeks (May 2020) after the start of the epidemics in SSA, the rate of progression of COVID-19 and subsequent mortality appear to not corroborate the expected apocalyptic prediction of WHO Experts in comparison with the picture seen in aforementioned countries (2). Indeed, the rate of progression of COVID-19 in SSA is low with fewer deaths compared to that of European and Asian countries as well as USA

    Recommandations de la Société Congolaise de Néphrologie (SOCONEPH) pour la Prise en Charge des Patients en Dialyse dans le contexte de Pandémie à COVID-19 : Recommendations of the Congolese Society of Nephrology for the Management of Dialysis Patients in the Context of a COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Patients on haemodialysis are likely to be at increased risk of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Preventive strategies must be implemented to minimize the risk of disease transmission in dialysis facilities, including education of staff and patients, screening for COVID-19 and separation of infected or symptomatic and non-infected patients. Les patients en hĂ©modialyse prĂ©sente un risquĂ© Ă©levĂ© d’infection Ă  SARS-Cov-2. Les stratĂ©gies prĂ©ventives doivent donc ĂȘtre mises en place pour rĂ©duire le risque de transmission de la maladie en hĂ©modialyse parmi lesquelles, l’éducation du staff mĂ©dical ainsi que des patients, le screening de la maladie Ă  COVID-19 ainsi que la sĂ©paration des patients infectĂ©s ou symptomatiques des non infectĂ©s. &nbsp

    Frequency and factors associated with proteinuria in COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional study

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    Proteinuria is a marker of severity and poor outcome of patients in intensive care unit (ICU). The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of proteinuria and the risk factors associated with proteinuria in Congolese COVID-19 patients. The present cross sectional study of proteinuria status is a post hoc analysis of data from 80 COVID-19 patients admitted at Kinshasa Medical Center (KMC) from March 10th to July 10th, 2020. The population under study came from all adult inpatients (≄18 years old) with a laboratory diagnosis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of COVID-19 were selected and divided into two groups (positive proteinuria and negative proteinuria group). Logistic regression models helped to identify the factors associated with proteinuria. The P value significance level was 0.05. Among 80 patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR, 55% had proteinuria. The mean age was 55.2 ± 12.8 years. Fourty-seven patients (58.8%) had history of hypertension and 26 patients (32.5%) diabetes. Multivariable analysis showed age ≄65 years (aOR 5,04; 95% CI: 1.51-16.78), diabetes (aOR 3,15 ;95% CI :1.14-8.72), ASAT >40 UI/L (aOR 7,08;95% CI:2.40-20.87), ferritin >300 (aOR 13,47 ;95% CI :1.56-26.25) as factors independently associated with proteinuria in COVID-19 patients. Proteinuria is common in Congolese COVID-19 patients and is associated with age, diabetes, ferritin and aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT)

    Surveillance des décÚs aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa (RDC) : la COVID-19 a-t-elle entraßné une surmortalité ? Monitoring of deaths at the Kinshasa University Hospital: has COVID-19 resulted in increase of mortality?

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    Context and objectives. The extent of COVID-19 impact on overall in-hospital mortality is controversial. The objectives of the study were to compare the number of deaths in the first semesters of 2018, 2019 and 2020; determine the proportion of COVID-19 cases and identify the factors associated with COVID-19 among the deaths recorded at the morgue of the Kinshasa University Hospital (KUH). Methods. We collected death certificates registered at the KUH morgue. The diagnosis of COVID-19 was confirmed using RT-PCR in all suspected subjects (from March 2020), including those who have arrived dead. Pearson’s khi-square, Student’s t-test, and logistic regression were used as statistical tests. Results. The number of deaths recorded in the first semester of 2019 (868 cases) was higher than in 2020 (768 cases) and 2018 (744 cases). In 2020, 45 deaths related to COVID-19 (6.0%) were reported. The risk of COVID-19 depended on the period (month of June 2020, OR: 5.69; p = 0.002), sex (female, 0R: 0.42; p = 0.024) and age (one additional year of age, OR: 1.02; p = 0.009). Conclusion: COVID-19 did not lead to excess intra-hospital mortality in the first semester of 2020. The proportion of the disease among deceased patients was more marked in June 2020 and the risk increased with age, especially in men. Contexte et objectifs. L’ampleur de la COVID-19 sur la mortalitĂ© intra-hospitaliĂšre globale suscite des controverses. Les objectifs de l’étude Ă©taient de comparer le nombre de dĂ©cĂšs lors des premiers semestres de 2018, 2019 et 2020 ; dĂ©terminer la proportion des cas de COVID-19 et identifier les facteurs associĂ©s Ă  la COVID-19 parmi les dĂ©cĂšs enregistrĂ©s Ă  la morgue des Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa (CUK). MĂ©thodes. Nous avons colligĂ© les certificats des dĂ©cĂšs enregistrĂ©s Ă  la morgue des CUK. La COVID-19 a Ă©tĂ© recherchĂ©e par la RT-PCR chez tous les sujets suspects y compris les arrivĂ©s morts (Ă  partir de mars 2020). Le Khi carrĂ© de Pearson, le test t de Student et la rĂ©gression logistique ont Ă©tĂ© utilisĂ©s comme tests statistiques. RĂ©sultats. Le nombre de dĂ©cĂšs enregistrĂ©s au premier semestre 2019 (868 cas) Ă©tait plus Ă©levĂ© qu’en 2020 (768 cas) et 2018 (744 cas). En 2020, on a rapportĂ© 45 dĂ©cĂšs liĂ©s Ă  la COVID-19 (6,0 %). Le risque d’avoir la COVID-19 dĂ©pendait de la pĂ©riode (mois de juin 2020, OR : 5,69 ; p = 0,002), du sexe (femme, 0R : 0,42 ; p = 0,024) et de l’ñge (une annĂ©e d’ñge supplĂ©mentaire, OR : 1,02 ; p = 0,009). Conclusion. La COVID-19 n’a pas entraĂźnĂ© de surmortalitĂ© intra-hospitaliĂšre au premier semestre de l’annĂ©e 2020. La proportion de la maladie parmi les patients dĂ©cĂ©dĂ©s Ă©tait plus marquĂ©e au mois de juin 2020 et le risque augmentait avec l’ñge, particuliĂšrement chez les hommes

    DISPARITIES IN ACCESS TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health prob lem with nearly 0.1% of the world’s population suffering from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).1 The availability and accessibility to treatments for ESKD differ around the globe because of variations in healthcare budgets and availability of treatments. Although the prevalence of ESKD in low-income countries (LICs, 0.05%) and lower middle–income countries (L-MICs, 0.07%) is estimated to be lower than in high-income countries (HICs, 0.2%), or potentially underdiagnosed, the proportion of patients who are not receiving effective treatment is much higher in LICs (96%) and L-MICs (90%) compared with upper mid dle–income countries (U-MICs, 70%) and HICs (40%).2 In some L-MICs, it is impossible to support hemodialysis treatment for every ESKD patient, and most patients are unable to pay for dialysis out of pocke

    Survie et prédicteurs de la mortalité des patients admis au Service de Réanimation polyvalente des Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa: Survival and predictors of mortality in Patients Admitted to the Multipurpose Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of Kinshasa

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    Context and objective. Reducing mortality is a major concern in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This study aimed to determine reasons for admissions, to assess survival of hospitalized patients, and to identify the predictors of death in the general ICU. Methods.  From January 2016 to December 2017, all patients admitted in general ICU of Kinshasa University Hospital were included in a prospective observational study. They were classified according to medical versus traumatic or non-traumatic surgical etiologies. The survival at 28 days and the predictors of death were determined using the Kaplan-Meier curve and the cox regression analysis, respectively. The significance level was set at p <0.05. Results. Three hundred-twenty patients (mean age: 44.6 ± 20.5 years; 53.4% ​​men) with medical (64%), surgical (27%), or severe trauma (9 %) causes were recruited in our study. Among them, 92%, 38%, and 18 % survived at the 1st day, 7th day and 28th day of hospitalization, respectively. Main predictors of death were: the nature of pathology (medical or traumatic vs surgical) [aHR 11.01 (8.20-13.05); p <0.01], the time of admission (night vs. day) [aHR 2.88 (1.65-4.90); p <0.01], the presence of co-morbidities [aHR 2.95 (1.60-5.25); p = 0.01], the need of  mechanical ventilation [aHR 4.80 (3.20-7.30); p <0.01], the  respiratory distress [aHR 2.20 (1.70-3.00); p <0.01], and the  age ≄ 60 years [non aHR 3.49 (1.04-4.14); p =0.02]. Conclusion. Mortality in general ICU remains very high in Congolese environment, especially for medical and traumatic causes. Respiratory complications and the management of mechanical ventilation represent a major challenge. Contexte et objectif. La rĂ©duction de la mortalitĂ© est une prĂ©occupation majeure en rĂ©animation. Notre objectif Ă©tait de dĂ©terminer les causes d’admission, la survie des patients hospitalisĂ©s et identifier les prĂ©dicteurs de dĂ©cĂšs en rĂ©animation polyvalente. MĂ©thodes. C’était une Ă©tude de suivi observationnel menĂ©e aux Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa, sur une pĂ©riode de 2 ans (janvier 2016 Ă  dĂ©cembre 2017). Tous les patients admis en rĂ©animation ont Ă©tĂ© suivis jusqu’au 28Ăšme jour. Les motifs d’admission Ă©taient regroupĂ©s en pathologies mĂ©dicales, traumatisme grave et en pathologies chirurgicales non traumatiques. La survie au J28 a Ă©tĂ© Ă©valuĂ©e grĂące Ă  la courbe de Kaplan-Meier. Les prĂ©dicteurs de la mortalitĂ© ont Ă©tĂ© recherchĂ©s en utilisant la mĂ©thode de rĂ©gression de Cox. Le seuil de signification Ă©tait fixĂ© Ă  p<0,05. RĂ©sultats. Le collectif de l’étude comprenait 320 patients (Ăąge moyen : 44,6 ± 20,5 ans ; 53,4% hommes). Les pathologies mĂ©dicales (64%) Ă©taient les plus frĂ©quentes, suivies de pathologies chirurgicales (27%) vs 9% pour un traumatisme grave. La survie au J1 Ă©tait de 92% vs 38% au J7 et 18% au J28 d’hospitalisation. Le dĂ©cĂšs Ă©tait prĂ©dit par le type de pathologie (mĂ©dicale ou traumatique vs chirurgicale) [HRa 11,01 (8,20-13,05) ; p<0,01], une admission la nuit vs la journĂ©e) [HRa 2,88 (1,65-4,90) ; p<0,01], une co-morbiditĂ© [HRa 2,95 (1,60-5,25) ; p=0,01], la ventilation mĂ©canique [HRa 4,80 (3,20-7,30) ; p<0,01], la dĂ©tresse respiratoire [HRa 2,20 (1,70-3,00) ; p<0,01] et l’ñge ≄ 60 ans [HR 3,49 (1,04-4,14) ; p=0.02]. Conclusion. La mortalitĂ© en rĂ©animation polyvalente reste trĂšs Ă©levĂ©e en milieu congolais, surtout pour les pathologies mĂ©dicales et traumatiques. Les complications respiratoires et la gestion de la ventilation mĂ©canique reprĂ©sentent un dĂ©fi majeur

    Access to nephrology care for pregnancy-related acute kidney injury in Low- and lower-middle-income countries: A perspective

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    Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major public health problem with substantial maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Women with pregnancy-related AKI require immediate access to nephrology care to prevent deleterious kidney and health outcomes. Patients with pregnancy-related AKI in low-income and lower-middle-income countries experience disparities in access to comprehensive nephrology care for many reasons. In this perspective, we highlight the burden of pregnancy-related AKI and explore the challenges among different low-income and lower-middle-income countries. The lack of adequate nephrology workforce and infrastructure for kidney health care represents a fundamental component of the problem. A shortage of nephrologists hampers the care of patients with pregnancy-related AKI leading to poor outcomes. The lack of diagnostic tools and therapeutic options, including kidney replacement therapy, impedes the implementation of effective management strategies. International efforts are warranted to empower women to get the right services and support at the right time. Dedicated preventive and early care programs are urgently needed to decrease the magnitude of pregnancy-related AKI, a complication under-represented in the literatur

    Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin 9 level is independently associated with 10-year cardiovascular risk in blood donors in Kinshasa: A cross-sectional study based on Framingham predictive equation

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    Context and objective: Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays an important role in lipid homeostasis. The present study aimed  to determine whether PCSK9 is a potential cardiovascular risk (CVR) factor among apparently healthy people. Methods:  A cross-sectional  study was conducted between August 2016 and July 2020 in the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Volunteer and regular blood  donors from the Catholic medical network (Bureau DiocĂ©sain des OEuvres MĂ©dicales [BDOM]/Kinshasa) were enrolled in this study. Serum PCSK9  and lipid levels were measured by ELISA and enzymatic colorimetric method, respectively. Framingham’s predictive equation was used for predicting  cardiac events. Pearson's correlation coefficients (r) were calculated to assess the association between the different lipid fractions and  PCSK-9. The search for the determinants of 10 year-risk of a high cardiovascular event was carried out using the cultivariate binary logistic  regression model. Results: Of 296 subjects included in the present study, 264 (89.1 %) had low and 32 (10.8 %) high CVR. Age ≄ 50 years (aOR 5), low HDL-c (aOR 5),  high LDL-c (aOR 6), hypertriglyceridemia (aOR 4), and belonging to the 3rd tertile of PCSK9 ((aOR 4.4) emerged as independent determinants of high  CVR. Conclusion: High plasma levels of PCSK9 are associated with high CVR in apparently healthy people. Prospective studies in the general population  to confirm this Framingham cardiovascular prediction are needed.    French title: Le taux de Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin 9 est indĂ©pendamment associĂ© au risque cardiovasculaire Ă  10 ans chez les donneurs de sang Ă  Kinshasa : Etude transversale basĂ©e sur Contexte et objectif: La ProprotĂ©ine Convertase Subtilisine Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) est importante dans l'homĂ©ostasie des lipides. Cette Ă©tude visait Ă   Ă©tablir le rĂŽle potentiel de PCSK9 comme facteur de risque cardiovasculaire (RCV). MĂ©thodes. L’enquĂȘte transversale couvrant la pĂ©riode d’aoĂ»t 2016 Ă  juillet 2020 a Ă©tĂ© conduite dans la ville de Kinshasa (RD Congo), sur des donneurs de sang volontaires et rĂ©guliers au sein du rĂ©seau mĂ©dical catholique (BDOM). La technique Elisa a permis l’analyse de PCSK9 sĂ©rique et le taux des lipides Ă©tait dosĂ© par la mĂ©thode enzymatique colorimĂ©trique. L'Ă©quation de prĂ©diction des Ă©vĂ©nements CV a recourru Ă  la mĂ©thode Framingham. La corrĂ©lation entre le taux des lipides sĂ©riques et le PCSK-9 a Ă©tĂ© faite Ă  l’aide de corrĂ©lation linĂ©raire de Pearson. La rĂ©gression logistique binaire multivariĂ©e a dĂ©terminĂ© le niveau du risque futur  des Ă©vĂ©nements CV. RĂ©sultats: 264/296 sujets (89,1 %) avaient un RCV faible, 32 (10,8 %) un RCV Ă©levĂ©. Les principaux dĂ©terminants du RCV Ă©taient :  Ăąge ≄ 50 ans (ORa 5), taux bas de HDL-c (ORa 4), taux Ă©levĂ© de LDL-c (ORa 6) et/ou de triglycĂ©ride (ORa 4) et l'appartenance au 3Ăšme tertile de PCSK9 (ORa 4). Conclusion: Le taux plasmatique Ă©levĂ© de PCSK9 constitue un facteur de risque un RCV Ă©levĂ© dans cette population en bonne santĂ© apparente. L’extension de l’étude dans la   pulation gĂ©nĂ©rale est nĂ©cessaire pour la validation de ces rĂ©sultats.     &nbsp
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