Subclinical atherosclerosis and associated risk factors among hiv-infected adults in Jos, North Central Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Subclinical atherosclerosis and associated risk factors among hiv-infected adults in Jos, North Central Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

INTRODUCTION: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is evolving into a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where the burden of HIV remains high. Atherosclerosis underlie progression to CVD. We therefore examined the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis and it...

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Main Authors: Lucius Chidiebere Imoh, Charles Chibunna Ani, Kuleve Othniel Iyua, Alfred Ibu Odo, Ganiyu Adeniyi Amusa, Godwin Osawaru Osaigbovo, Christian Ogoegbulam Isichei, Oche Ochai Agbaji, Godwin Imade, Ayuba Ibrahim Zoakah, Basil Nwaneri Okeahialam, Atiene Solomon Sagay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-12-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
hiv
subclinical atherosclerosis
carotid-intima-media-thickness
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease risk factor
metabolic syndrome
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/37/388/pdf/388.pdf

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