While a greater percentage of deaths and disability adjusted life years (DALYs) in Africa are still due to infectious disease, ischemic heart disease and acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are rapidly becoming a noticeable part of the disease burden in Africa.
It follows that over time, resources should likewise become more available to care for patients suffering from cardiovascular emergencies. A simple internet search revealed the presence of cardiac catheterization laboratory services already functioning in Cameroon, Uganda,