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

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...

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Published in:	Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Main Authors:	Theresa Chikopela, Fastone Goma, Longa Kaluba, Wilbroad Mutale, Chris Guure, Douglas C. Heimburger, John R. Koethe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2021-10-01
Subjects:	oxidative stress endothelial activation, endothelial dysfunction arterial stiffness, peroxynitrite
Online Access:	https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1298