HIV-positive demonstrate more salt sensitivity and nocturnal non-dipping blood pressure than HIV-negative individuals

HIV-positive demonstrate more salt sensitivity and nocturnal non-dipping blood pressure than HIV-negative individuals

Abstract Background High dietary salt and a lack of reduced blood pressure (BP) at night (non-dipping) are risk factors for the development of hypertension which may result in end-organ damage and death. The effect of high dietary salt on BP in black people of sub-Saharan Africa living with HIV is n...

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Main Authors: Sepiso K. Masenga, Annet Kirabo, Benson M. Hamooya, Selestine Nzala, Geoffrey Kwenda, Douglas C. Heimburger, Wilbroad Mutale, John R. Koethe, Leta Pilic, Sody M. Munsaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Clinical Hypertension
Subjects:
Salt sensitivity
Salt
Hypertension
Nocturnal blood pressure dipping
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-020-00160-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-020-00160-0

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