Association of predicted 10 years cardiovascular mortality risk with duration of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected individuals in Durban, South Africa

Association of predicted 10 years cardiovascular mortality risk with duration of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected individuals in Durban, South Africa

Abstract Background South Africa has the largest population of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) realising the benefits of increased life expectancy. However, this population may be susceptible to cardiovascular disease (CVD) development, due to the...

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Main Authors: Olamide O. Todowede, Benn Sartorius, Nombulelo Magula, Aletta E. Schutte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
HIV
Cardiovascular risk score
Metabolic syndrome
Antiretroviral therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-019-0502-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-019-0502-2

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