Journal of Vascular Medicine & Surgery

Department of Internal Medicine, Kairuki University, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Biography

Dr. Yassin Mgonda is a distinguished medical professional specializing in Internal Medicine at Kairuki University in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He has significantly contributed to medical research, particularly in the fields of metabolic syndrome, kidney disease, and diabetic complications. In 2021, Dr. Mgonda co-authored a study titled "Early clinical markers of metabolic syndrome among secondary school adolescents in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania," published in the Tanzania Journal of Health Research. This research investigated the prevalence of early indicators of metabolic syndrome among adolescents in Dar es Salaam. In 2024, he collaborated with colleagues on a study titled "Pattern of Kidney Disease Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Cardiac Clinics in Dar es Salaam," published in the International Internal Medicine Journal. This study aimed to determine the patterns of kidney disease among adults with hypertension in Dar es Salaam. Additionally, Dr. Mgonda has authored works on diabetic foot ulcers, including "Clinical Predictors Of Imminent Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Kairuki Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania," published in the IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. His research has been featured in various medical journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing healthcare knowledge in Tanzania.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Pattern of Kidney Disease among Hypertensive Patient Attending Cardiac Clinics in Dar-Es Salaam
  Author(s): Absalom Maiseri*, Warles Charles and Yassin Mgonda
  
  Background: Hypertension is a public health challenge and has become one of the leading causes of kidney disease over the years. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the patterns of kidney disease among adults with hypertension in Dar Es Salaam. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed. Social-demographic data were collected from the participants. Blood pressure, body weight and height were measured using a standardized method. Blood samples were collected to measure serum creatinine and the estimated eGFR using Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD EPI 2021), while urine was collected for biochemical analysis, the dipstick method and determination of the albumin–creatinine ratio. Results: A total of 400 hypertensive patients.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-6925.24.S23.551

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Other relevant publications from this author

• Clinical Predictors Of Imminent Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Kairuki Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania