Sex differences in hypertension among people living with HIV after initiation of antiretroviral therapy

BackgroundHypertension is common in people living with HIV (PLWH) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). In the general population and in experimental animal models, the incidence of hypertension is greater in males than in females, especially during the premenopausal period. However, it is not known whet...

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Main Authors: Sepiso K. Masenga, Joreen P. Povia, Katongo H. Mutengo, Benson M. Hamooya, Selestine Nzala, Douglas C. Heimburger, Sody M. Munsaka, Fernando Elijovich, Kaushik P. Patel, Annet Kirabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1006789/full