The metabolic syndrome is a multiplex risk factor that consists of several risk correlates of
metabolic origin. In addition, to dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycermia, the …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest burden of HIV in the world
and a rising prevalence of cardiometabolic disease; however, the interrelationship between …

Owing to antiretroviral drug-induced endothelial dysfunction, HIV-infected patients on
antiretroviral therapy (ART) may have elevated blood pressure. We conducted a systematic …

Background The epidemics of HIV and hypertension are converging in sub-Saharan Africa.
Due to antiretroviral therapy (ART), more HIV-infected adults are living longer and gaining …

Background Improved access to effective antiretroviral therapy has meant that people living
with HIV (PLHIV) are surviving to older ages. However, PLHIV may be ageing differently to …

Background: As HIV-infected persons age, the relative contribution of HIV infection,
combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), and the normal aging process to the frequent …

Background Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has greatly reduced the morbidity
and mortality of HIV/AIDS patients but has also been associated with increased metabolic …

Background There is increased risk of cardiovascular disease among HIV seropositive
individuals. The prevalence of HIV is highest in sub-Saharan Africa; however, HIV-related …

Objectives Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. The
introduction of combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected patients has changed their …

Background. Individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher
risk of cardiovascular disease, potentially partly mediated by a higher prevalence of …