Cardiovascular Disease in Ethiopia
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of premature death worldwide. This happens due to an unhealthy diet and obesity, which raises the risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. According to nine different studies in Ethiopia about heart problems, the research found 1 to 20% in these studies. After combining the data, they saw 5 cases of heart problems in every 100 people. Major causes of cardiovascular disease include alcohol, tobacco consumption, raised blood pressure and cholesterol, less physical activity, diabetes, overweight, and obesity—cardiovascular disease treatment cost in Ethiopia ETB 1,23,91,100.
Congenital Heart Disease in Ethiopia
Congenital heart disease refers to one or more heart defects present at the time of birth. These abnormalities happen when blood vessels or the heart do not form correctly in utero. Congenital Heart Disease has symptoms of pale gray or blue lips, fingernails, or tongue, rapid breathing, leg swelling, shortness of breath due to feeding, or poor weight gain. Congenital heart disease is diagnosed before or soon after the child is born. If you notice the symptoms, do not delay seeing the doctor. The cardiovascular congenital defects prevalence in Ethiopia is 7.9 per thousand live births. The Congenital Heart Disease Treatment Cost in Ethiopia is ETB 1,25,57,100.
Ischemic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease involves a weak heart caused by low blood flow to the heart. The reduced blood flow leads to coronary artery disease which is a condition that happens when the coronary arteries narrow. Ischemic heart disease may also called ischemic cardiomyopathy or cardiac ischemia. Ischaemic heart disease is one of the leading diseases of cardiovascular disease. Ischemic Heart Disease can be cured with Myocardial Ischemia which improves the blood flow to the heart muscles. The treatment includes medications to open the blocked arteries or bypass surgery. Heart-healthy lifestyle changes also help. The Ischemic Heart Disease cost in Ethiopia is ETB 15,00,000.
Heart Stress Test Cost in Ethiopia
A heart stress test helps to understand the heart functions during times of working hard. The test involves walking on a treadmill or pedaling on a stationary bike while attached up to an EKG to monitor heart activity. It will help to find out about chest discomfort, breath shortness, heart racing, and dizziness during physical activity. The average cardiac stress test cost in Ethiopia may range between ETB 90,000 – ETB 1,25,000.
Cardiologist Appointment Cost in Ethiopia
Dr. Abiy Ephrem is the best cardiologist in Addis Ababa. Best cardiac hospitals in Ethiopia provide advanced cardiology consultations that have pain-free tests, blood tests, cholesterol level tests, blood counts, and kidney tests. The patient needs to discuss medical history and symptoms to find out the cause of cardiac disease. Depending on the diagnosis, Dr. Abiy Ephrem recommends heart treatments either medicines or surgery if needed. The cardiology check-up price is ETB 75,000 in Ethiopia. Additional cardiac test cost may vary for each patient.
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