Vascular endothelial dysfunction: The putative interface of emerging cardiovascular risk factors affecting populations living with and without HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hasselt University
Vascular endothelial dysfunction (EDy) is an early precursor of cardiovascular disease. Early detection of this event can provide an opportunity for clinical interventions aimed at reversing EDy. Very few studies have investigated the association between HIV-infection and antiretroviral treatment (ART), and EDy in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) populations. Various studies have been reporting unprecedented increases in traditional cardiovascular risk ...