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Hypertension prevalence and Framingham risk score stratification in a large HIV-positive cohort in Uganda

Authors :
Mateen, Farrah J.
Kanters, Steve
Kalyesubula, Robert
Mukasa, Barbara
Kawuma, Esther
Kengne, Andre P.
Mills, Edward J.
Source :
Journal of Hypertension; July 2013, Vol. 31 Issue: 7 p1372-1378, 7p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

To report the prevalence of hypertension and projected 10-year absolute risk of acute cardiovascular disease in a large prospectively followed cohort of HIV-positive youth and adults beginning antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02636352 and 14735598
Volume :
31
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Hypertension
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48859645
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0b013e328360de1c