Increased prevalence of hypertension among people living with HIV: where to begin?
Increased prevalence of hypertension among people living with HIV: where to begin?
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DOI:
10.1590/0037-8682-0564-2019
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发表时间:
2020-01-01
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2
通讯作者:
Lacerda, Marcus Vinicius Guimar찾es de
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Costa, Aldrey Nascimento;Val, Fernando;Lacerda, Marcus Vinicius Guimar찾es de
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CDVs) have become increasingly important for progressively older people living with HIV (PLHIV). Identification of gaps requiring improvement in the care cascade for hypertension. a primary risk factor for CVDs, is of utmost importance. This study analyzed the prevalence of hypertensive status and described the care cascade for hypertension screening, diagnosis, treatment, treatment adherence, and management in PLHIV. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 298 PLHIV (age >40 years) who visited a referral center in the western Brazilian Amazon. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire interview and medical examinations. Thus, information regarding sociodemographic and clinical aspects, blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index, and laboratory profile was obtained. Descriptive and analytical statistics were performed, and results were considered significant if p