HIV infection significantly increased arterial stiffness among 370 participants in a Ugandan population-based sample, which had an overall arterial stiffness prevalence of 15.4%.
Is HIV infection associated with increased arterial stiffness in a population-based sample in Sub-Saharan Africa?
HIV infection is significantly associated with increased arterial stiffness in a Sub-Saharan African population, highlighting the need for cardiovascular risk assessment in this demographic.
• Chronic HIV related inflammation and immune activation is independently associated with increased arterial stiffness. • Majority of people living with HIV are found in Sub-Saharan Africa however, few studies have assessed arterial stiffness in this population. • A prevalence (15.4%) of arterial stiffness was found in a population-based sample of 370 participants in Rakai, South Western Uganda. • HIV infection significantly increased arterial stiffness.
Batte et al. (2026) studied this question. HIV infection significantly increased arterial stiffness among 370 participants in a Ugandan population-based sample, which had an overall arterial stiffness prevalence of 15.4%.
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