Platelet activation in adult HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Platelet activation in adult HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) alters platelet reactivity, and as a consequence, patients living with HIV may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The current evidence on platelet activation levels in patients with HIV remains inconclusive. We therefore aimed to...

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Main Authors: Bongani B. Nkambule, Vuyolwethu Mxinwa, Zibusiso Mkandla, Tinashe Mutize, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Tawanda M. Nyambuya, Phiwayinkosi V. Dludla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Platelets
P-selectin
Thrombosis
Cardiovascular disease
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01801-9

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