We have previously shown that ritonavir (RTV), a highly active anti-retroviral therapy
(HAART) drug, can cause endothelial dysfunction through oxidative stress. Several …

Background The development of antiretroviral drugs and subsequent access to combined
antiretroviral therapy contributed to the decline in morbidity and mortality rates associated …

Introduction People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) is a validated surrogate marker of atherosclerosis …

Objectives Socio‐economic factors and lifestyle are known to differ across geographies and
populations, which may result in distinct risk profiles for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This …

Background Hypertension affects over one billion people globally and is one of the leading
causes of premature death. Low-and middle-income countries, especially the sub-Saharan …

Background Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are the cornerstone of
highly active antiretroviral therapy combination regimens for HIV infection. Unfortunately …

Background: Excess risk for cardiovascular disease, especially hypertension, may exist
among human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV)-positive persons. This study was …

Background Hypertension affects over one billion people globally and is one of the leading
causes of premature death. The low-and middle-income countries, especially the sub …

Background: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has been associated with the development of
certain cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). The burden of CMDs amongst ART-experienced …

Background: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has been associated with the development of
certain cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). The burden of CMDs amongst ART-experienced …