Predicting the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A hospital-based study.
Minyahil WolduOmary MinziWorkineh ShibeshiAster ShewaamareEphrem EngidaworkPublished in: PloS one (2021)
A considerable number of PLWHA have been identified to be at risk for ASCVD. ASCVD risk was significantly associated with advanced age, male gender, higher blood pressure, and smoking using both FRS and PCE. These factors should therefore be taken into account for designing management strategies.
Keyphrases
- cardiovascular disease
- blood pressure
- healthcare
- smoking cessation
- type diabetes
- hypertensive patients
- mental health
- heart rate
- antiretroviral therapy
- acute care
- adverse drug
- metabolic syndrome
- cardiovascular events
- cardiovascular risk factors
- coronary artery disease
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue
- breast cancer risk