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Yaw Adu-Boakye

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First Name: Yaw Surname: Adu -BoakyeDate of birth: 21/09/78Gender: MaleNationality: GhanaianEmail address: dradubee@yahoo.co.uk , dradubee@gmail.comName of InstitutionKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology/Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi –GhanaPhone Number+233200850781 EDUCATIONINSTITUTION AND LOCATIONYEAR(s)DEGREE/ CERTIFICATEGuangdong Cardiovascular Institute,Guangdong General Hospital2016ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY (INTERVENTIONAL )The West African College of Physicians   2015 FWACP(CARDIOLOGY)The West African College of Physicians   October 2010* MWACPThe Ghana college of PhysiciansSeptember 2010*MGCPSThe West African College of PhysiciansApril 2008PrimariesThe Ghana college of PhysiciansApril 2008Part 1Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Medical Sciences, Kumasi-Ghana2002-2005MB.ChBKwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology School of Medical Sciences, Kumasi-Ghana1998-2002BSc. Human BiologyPrempeh College, Ghana1994-1996+SSSCE+Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) , * Member of West African College of Physicians (MWACP), Member of Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cardiology fellow, Internal MedicineKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital           October 2010-dateResident on a clinical attachmentLeeds Teaching Hospital, U.K     September to October 2009Resident Medical Officer, Internal medicineKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital           October, 2007 to 2010HIV clinic, Department of Internal MedicineKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital      November 2007 to June 2009 Senior House officer, Department of SurgeryKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital April 2007 to September 2007Senior House Officer, Department of Child healthKomfo anokye Teaching Hospital October 2006 to March 2007Junior House officer, department of Obstetrics & GynecologyKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital April 2006 to September 2006Junior House Officer, Department of Internal MedicineKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital           October 2005 to March 2006PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSWest African College Of Physicians (MWACP)October 2010Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (MGCPS) September 2010Ghana Medical Association January 2006 PUBLICATIONS                CURRENT RESEARCH ENGAGEMENTS

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The researcher has conducted extensive studies on cardiovascular health and related issues across various domains within public health sciences, focusing primarily on Ghana as an example. Their work explores themes such as cardiometabolic risk factors, blood pressure trends, heart disease prevention, and global public health policies. Key studies include investigations into the prevalence of hypertension in Ghana, the impact of lifestyle factors on cardiovascular outcomes, monitoring techniques for atherosclerotic diseases, adherence to antihypertensive therapies, rare cases of cardiac complications, and strategies for improving aortic stenosis management. Their research underscores the importance of comprehensive global public health initiatives aimed at addressing cardiovascular challenges and promoting healthier lifestyles in African populations.

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Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Preclinical Target Organ Damage Among Adults in Ghana: Findings From a National Study(2020)
Burden of hypertension in Ghana – Analysis of awareness and screening campaign in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2022)
Prevalence of Hypertension in Ghana: Analysis of an Awareness and Screening Campaign in 2019(2022)
May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Ghana(2020)
May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Ghana-Sub-Saharan Africa(2021)
Determinants of visit-to-visit systolic blood pressure variability among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes mellitus(2023)
Logistics Regression Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Hypertension in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2015)
Hypertension Clinic Registry: Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensives In A Specialist-Led Clinic In Ghana(2021)
Behavioural and nutritional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among the Ghanaian population- a cross-sectional study(2024)
Lutembacher syndrome in a middle‐aged woman in Ghana with an extremely large atrial septal defect(2023)
Cardiovascular Risk Profile Of Patients Seen At A Cardiac Clinic In Kumasi, Ghana.(2013)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk among Ghanaians: A comparison of the risk assessment tools.(2024)
Frequency & factors associated with elevated lipoprotein-a among Ghanaian stroke survivors(2023)
Cardiometabolic risk factors and preclinical target organ damage among adults in Ghana: Findings from a national study(2020)
Undiagnosed sub-valvular aortic stenosis with an associated Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) presenting late in a multi-parous woman(2023)
A Rare Case of Ischaemic Stroke in A Young Man with Mitral Valve Prolapse(2022)
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis together with thyrotoxic heart disease in a Ghanaian man: case report and literature review(2023)
Meningitis Caused by Streptococcus suis: A Neglected Emerging ZoonoticPathogen in Ghana(2020)
Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report From Kumasi, Ghana(2021)
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in a Specialist Led- Hypertension Clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa(2021)
Electrical Cardioversion in a Patient with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation- A Case Report and Literature Review(2022)

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