Risk factors and assessment for cardiovascular disease among HIV-positive patients attending a Nigerian tertiary hospital

INTRODUCTION: cardiovascular risk factors are prevalent in HIV-positive patients which places them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to determine the risk factors and risk assessment for CVD in HIV-positive patients with and without antiretroviral therapy. METHODS: this...

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Main Authors: Ifeyinwa Dorothy Osegbe, Oyetunji Olukayode Soriyan, Abiola Ann Ogbenna, Henry Chima Okpara, Elaine Chinyere Azinge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2016-04-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/23/206/pdf/206.pdf