Arterial stiffness is associated with oxidative stress and endothelial activation among persons with treated HIV in Zambia

• Hauptverfasser: Theresa Chikopela (VerfasserIn), Fastone Goma (VerfasserIn), Longa Kaluba (VerfasserIn), Wilbroad Mutale (VerfasserIn), Chris Guure (VerfasserIn), Douglas C. Heimburger (VerfasserIn), John R. Koethe (VerfasserIn)
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• Veröffentlicht: AOSIS, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence is rising among persons with HIV (PLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa. Oxidative stress and endothelial activation, resulting in reduced vascular compliance, are contributors to CVD risk. However, there is a paucity of vascular health data in this populati...