JOURNAL · 2026 · 2 citations · Cardiovascular disease
2026 ISH guidelines for the management of hypertension in Africa: the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) African Regional Advisory Group and the Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR) Doku A, Kruger R, Asamoah KT, Akumiah FK, Auala T, Beheiry H, Mutagaywa R, Isiguzo G, Akintunde AA, Dzudie A, Russell JBW, Nguelefack-Mbuyo EP, Mamven MH, Amaechi MU, Elfadil SS, Barongo A, Shirima G, Ibrahim TA, Ojji D, Damasceno A, Odili A, Ogola E, Khan N, Schutte AE, Jafar TH, Williams B, Jones ESW, Stergiou GS
Publication journal: Journal of Hypertension
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and associated factors of atrial fibrillation among adults 60 years and older attending noncardiac outpatient clinics at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study Ndisi KA, Paulo DG, Khanbhai K, Mutagaywa R, Chin JH
Publication journal: Heart Rhythm O2
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2026 · 1 citations · Non-communicable diseases
Stakeholders’ perspectives on the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases in rural Tanzania: SWOC analysis prior to PEN Plus implementation Elizabeth H. Shayo, Peter M. Karoli, Katunzi Mutalemwa, Zenais Kiwale, Lucy E. Mrema, Gibson B. Kagaruki, Reuben Mutagaywa, Pilly Chillo, Aidan Banduka, Kelvin Madyo, Edna S. Majaliwa, Stella Malangahe, Renatus Nyarubamba, Esther Mtumbuka, Elizabeth Mallya, Deogratias Soka, Heriel Zacharia, Agnes Jonathan, Emiliana Donald, Mary Mayige
Publication journal: PLOS Global Public Health
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2026 · 0 citations · Nutrition & metabolic health
Urinary autonomic dysfunction and associated factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Zanzibar: A cross-sectional study Haji HT, Ali RM, Khamis AG, Mutagaywa R, Ramaiya K, Mashili FL
Publication journal: Scientific Reports
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Pharmacology & therapeutics
Antibiotic Consumption Patterns among Outpatients at a Cardiac Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania Hamis Abdalla Kaniki, Raphael Z. Sangeda, Jacob Aron Ndayomwami, James Mwakyomo, Naizihijwa Majani, Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Adelard Bartholomew Mtenga, Peter Richard Kisenge
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 8 citations · Non-communicable diseases
Assessment of community knowledge on non-communicable diseases to inform the pilot of WHO PEN-Plus initiatives in selected two districts in Tanzania Kagaruki GB, Karoli PM, Rutahoile WM, Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Banduka A, Majaliwa ES, Nyarubamba RF, Mtumbuka E, Mallya E, Mutalemwa K, Bazzanin N, Soka D, Jonathan A, Urasa S, Magoma B, Kazingo LJ, Ammi HZ, Donald EK, Mwenesano DR, Kilonzo K, Mori AT, Ramaiya K, Mary MT
Publication journal: PloS One
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Burden of cognitive impairment and its associated factors among patients with rheumatic heart disease at a tertiary cardiac center in Tanzania: A hospital-based cross-sectional study Mlawa M, Paulo DG, Kisenge P, Mutagaywa R
Publication journal: Heart Rhythm O2
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 7 citations · Non-communicable diseases
Organization of services for severe chronic Noncommunicable diseases at first-level hospitals in nine lower-income countries: Results from a Baseline assessment of PEN-Plus initiation Boudreaux C, Wroe EB, Thapa A, Abebe NA, Akiteng AR, Drown L, Gadewar A, Karmacharya BM, Karki S, Mansoor M, Mutagaywa R, Mulenga B, Mutengerere A, Nollino L, Salvi D, Dagnaw WW, Bukhman G, Mocumbi AO, Adler A, PEN-Plus working group
Publication journal: PLOS Global Public Health
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 3 citations · Pharmacology & therapeutics
Trends in antibiotic use among cardiovascular heart disease inpatients at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Tanzania from 2016 to 2022 Jackob Aron Ndayomwami, Judith Ambele Mwamelo, Hamis Abdalla Kaniki, James Mwakyomo, Naizihijwa Majani, Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Peter Kisenge, Mohamed Janabi, Raphael Zozimus Sangeda
Publication journal: Antimicrobial Stewardship &Amp; Healthcare Epidemiology
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 3 citations · Pharmacology & therapeutics
Trends in Antibiotic Use among Cardiovascular Heart Disease Inpatients at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Tanzania from 2016 to 2022 Jackob Aron Ndayomwami, Judith Ambele Mwamelo, Hamis Abdalla Kaniki, James Mwakyomo, Naizihijwa Majani, Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Peter Kisenge, Mohamed Janabi, Raphael Z. Sangeda
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2025 · 0 citations · Pharmacology & therapeutics
Utilisation Patterns of Cardiovascular Medicines Among Outpatients at a Tertiary Cardiac Institute in Tanzania (2017-2022) Justine L. Vasco, Raphael Z. Sangeda, Tusaligwe Mbilinyi, Naizihijwa Majani, Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Peter Richard Kisenge
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 10 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Comparison between interventional versus medical therapy in patients with rheumatic mitral valve stenosis in Tanzania Reuben K. Mutagaywa, Engerasiya Kifai, Mercy Elinisa, Henry Mayala, Peter Kisenge, Tulizo Shemu, Evarist Nyawawa, Peter P. Kunambi, Respicious Boniface, Aileen Barongo, Gideon Kwesigabo, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Steven Chamuleau, Maarten J. Cramer, Pilly Chillo
Publication journal: European Journal of Clinical Investigation
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 1 citations · Cardiovascular diseaseCorrection
Correction: Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World's Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Klassen SL, Okello E, Ferrer JME, Alizadeh F, Barango P, Chillo P, Chimalizeni Y, Dagnaw WW, Eiselé JL, Eberly L, Gomanju A, Gupta N, Koirala B, Kpodonu J, Kwan GF, Mailosi BGD, Mbau L, Mutagaywa R, Namuyonga J, Pfaff C, Piñero D, Pinto F, Rusingiza E, Sanni UA, Sanyahumbi A, Shakya U, Sharma SK, Sherpa K, Sinabulya I, Wroe EB, Bukhman G, Mocumbi A
Publication journal: Global Heart
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 15 citations · Non-communicable diseases
Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World's Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Klassen SL, Okello E, Ferrer JME, Alizadeh F, Barango P, Chillo P, Chimalizeni Y, Dagnaw WW, Eiselé JL, Eberly L, Gomanju A, Gupta N, Koirala B, Kpodonu J, Kwan G, Mailosi BGD, Mbau L, Mutagaywa R, Pfaff C, Piñero D, Pinto F, Rusingiza E, Sanni UA, Sanyahumbi A, Shakya U, Sharma SK, Sherpa K, Sinabulya I, Wroe EB, Bukhman G, Mocumbi A
Publication journal: Global Heart
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 6 citations · Medical education & training
Evaluating the Effectiveness of African School of Hypertension for Non-Physician Health Workers, a Qualitative Study: QuASH Hypertension Study Godsent C. Isiguzo, Oluseyi A. Adejumo, Ifeanyi E. Nwude, Uzochukwu M. Amaechi, Ayodele Y. Ayoola, Manmak H. Mamven, Reuben K. Mutagaywa, Ayodipupo S. Oguntade, Kelechi G. Isiguzo, Abiodun M. Adeoye, Beheiry M. Hind, Alfred Doku, Albertino A. Damasceno, Lucia D. Mbulaje, Sebastian C. Marwa, Akinyemi Aje, Louis Avorkliya, Lamin E. S. Jaiteh, Florence K. Akumiah, Elijah N. Ogola, Tangeni Auala, Chinonso J. Okereke, Basden J. Onwubere, Abiodun A. Akintunde, Augustine N. Odili
Publication journal: Global Heart
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 13 citations · Medical education & training
Mid-level healthcare workers knowledge on non-communicable diseases in Tanzania: a district-level pre-and post-training assessment Karoli P, Mayige M, Kagaruki G, Mori A, Macha E, Mutagaywa R, Momba A, Peter H, Willilo R, Chillo P, Banduka A, Sunguya B, Ramaiya K, Majaliwa E, Malangahe S, Nyarubamba R, Mtumbuka E, Mallya E, Soka D, Urasa S, Rutahoile W, Magoma B, Donald E, Mwenesano D, Kilonzo K
Publication journal: BMC Health Services Research
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 13 citations · Non-communicable diseases
Protocol for an evaluation of the initiation of an integrated longitudinal outpatient care model for severe chronic non-communicable diseases (PEN-Plus) at secondary care facilities (district hospitals) in 10 lower-income countries Adler AJ, Wroe EB, Atzori A, Bay N, Bekele W, Bhambhani VM, Nkwiro RB, Boudreaux C, Calixte D, Chiwanda Banda J, Coates MM, Dagnaw WW, Domingues K, Drown L, Dusabeyezu S, Fenelon D, Gupta N, Ssinabulya I, Jain Y, Kalkonde Y, Kamali I, Karekezi C, Karmacharya BM, Koirala B, Makani J, Manenti F, Mangwiro A, Manuel B, Masiye JK, Goma FM, Mayige MT, McLaughlin A, Mensah E, Salipa NM, Mutagaywa R, Mutengerere A, Ngoga G, Patiño M, Putoto G, Ruderman T, Salvi D, Sesay S, Taero F, Tostão E, Toussaint S, Bukhman G, Mocumbi AO, PEN-Plus Partnership study group
Publication journal: BMJ Open
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 15 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Task Sharing and Task Shifting (TSTS) in the Management of Africans with Hypertension: A Call For Action-Possibilities and Its Challenges Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Reuben Mutagaywa, Florence Koryo Akumiah, Adeseye Abiodun Akintunde
Publication journal: Global Heart
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2024 · 2 citations · Cardiovascular disease
The development of Africa's first unified hypertension management guidelines Doku A, Asamoah KT, Amaechi MU, Auala T, Isiguzo G, Beheiry H, Mutagaywa R, Akintunde AA, Mamven M, Odili A
Publication journal: Journal of Hypertension
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2023 · 20 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Predictors of 30-day mortality among patients with stroke admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A prospective cohort study Matuja SS, Mlay G, Kalokola F, Ngoya P, Shindika J, Andrew L, Ngimbwa J, Ahmed RA, Tumaini B, Khanbhai K, Mutagaywa R, Manji M, Sheriff F, Mahawish K
Publication journal: Frontiers in Neurology
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2023 · 8 citations · Maternal, newborn & child health
Pregnancy risk and contraception among reproductive-age women with rheumatic heart disease attending care at a tertiary cardiac center in Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study Paulo DG, Mutagaywa R, Mayala H, Barongo A
Publication journal: BMC Women's Health
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2023 · 0 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Retrieval of fragmented coronary sinus catheter in the right atrium: A first novel multidisciplinary approach in sub-Saharan Africa Yona Gandye, Reuben Mutagaywa, Mathew Sackett, Dickson Minja, Edna Kajuna, Richard Kisenge
Publication journal: Heart Rhythm O2
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2023 · 26 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Sub-clinical rheumatic heart disease (RHD) detected by hand-held echocardiogram in children participating in a school-based RHD prevention program in Tanzania Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Nkya D, Njelekela M, Kwesigabo G, Kahabuka F, Kerry V, Kamuhabwa A
Publication journal: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2023 · 5 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Task sharing in the management of hypertension: highlights of the African hypertension school for nonphysicians health workers Akintunde AA, Mutagaywa R, Manmak M, Oguntade AS, Adejumo OA, Isiguzo G, Beheiry H, Doku A, Dzudie A, Damasceno A, Onwubere BJC, Odili A, Adeoye A, Mbulaje L, Lamin ES, Akumiah F, Avorkliya L, Ogola E, Ayoola Y, Marwa S, Exon A, Amaechi UM, Okereke CJ, Nwude IE
Publication journal: Journal of Hypertension
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2022 · 9 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Histopathological evaluation of chronic rheumatic mitral valve stenosis: the association with clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and management at a National Cardiac Institute, Tanzania. Reuben K Mutagaywa, Amos Mwakigonja, Pilly Chillo, Advera Ngaiza, Moses Byomuganyizi, Lulu Fundikira, Maarten J Cramer, Gideon Kwesigabo, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Steven Chamuleau
Publication journal: Cardiovascular Pathology
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2022 · 17 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Lulu S. Fundikira, P. Chillo, R. Mutagaywa, A. Kamuhabwa, G. Kwesigabo, F. W. Asselbergs, L. W. Van Laake
Publication journal: Global Heart
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2022 · 23 citations · Nutrition & metabolic health
Statin Prescription Patterns and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Diabetic Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania [Response to Letter] Bideberi AT, Mutagaywa R
Publication journal: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity : Targets and Therapy
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2022 · 3 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Unmet needs in the management of arrhythmias among heart failure patients in Africa Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Ashley Chin, Kamilu Karaye, Aime Bonny
Publication journal: European Heart Journal
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2021 · 2 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Rationale, design and protocol of a cross-sectional study on pregnancy-related cardiovascular diseases in Tanzania (PRECARDT): burden, characterisation and prognostic significance at delivery Makubi A, Chillo P, Mutagaywa R, Balandya B, Kisenge P, Tarimo V, Mujuni E, Msaki EB, Mgaya J, Kihunrwa A, Janabi M, Kwesigabo G, Makani J, Kendall L, Addo J, Mmbando B, Sliwa K
Publication journal: BMJ Open
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa
JOURNAL · 2021 · 4 citations · Cardiovascular disease
Risk Factors and Prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Protocol for a Systematic Review Lulu Said Fundikira, Pilly Chillo, Linda W van Laake, Reuben Kato Mutagaywa, Amand Floriaan Schmidt, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Gideon Kwesigabo, Folkert W Asselbergs
Publication journal: JMIR Research Protocols
Professional: Prof. Ruben Mutagaywa