Vascular dysfunction and body mass index in African adults with HIV

Vascular dysfunction and body mass index in African adults with HIV

Abstract Background Impaired vascular compliance is common among persons with HIV (PWH) and a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), though many studies documenting this are from regions with a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. The prevalence and characteristics of impaired vascular...

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Main Authors: Longa Kaluba, Theresa Chikopela, Fastone Goma, Mordecai Malambo, Wilbroad Mutale, Douglas C. Heimburger, John R. Koethe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Arterial stiffness
Augmentation Index
HIV
Body mass index
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03093-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03093-2

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