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Hypertension and obesity as cardiovascular risk factors among HIV seropositive patients in Western Kenya.

Bloomfield, Gerald; Carter, EJ; Hogan, JW; Keter, A; Kimaiyo, S; Sang, E; Velazquez, Eric J (PLoS One, 2011)

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 cardiovascular risk research is largely derived ...

Blood pressure level impacts risk of death among HIV seropositive adults in Kenya: a retrospective analysis of electronic health records.

Bloomfield, Gerald; Hogan, JW; Holland, Thomas; Keter, A; Kimaiyo, S; Sang, E; Velazquez, Eric J (BMC Infect Dis, 2014-05-22)

BACKGROUND: Mortality among people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is increasingly due to non-communicable causes. This has been observed mostly in developed countries and the routine care of HIV infected ...