Hypertension among persons living with HIV/AIDS and its association with HIV-related health factors

CONCLUSION: Hypertension was a common condition among PLHIV on antiretroviral medications. No HIV-related health factors were associated with hypertension. Traditional risk factors associated with hypertension were increased age > 50 years, increased BMI, and a history of comorbid medical conditions.PMID:38212762 | PMC:PMC10782598 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-023-00576-2
Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research