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Exploring the Link Between Markers of Arterial Health and Urinary Dopamine in South African Adults: The SABPA Study
Abstract Background Urinary dopamine enhances blood pressure (BP) regulation by promoting natriuresis, vasodilation, and anti-inflammatory effects while lowering renal oxidative …
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Pulse Wave Velocity in Young South African Adults: Comparison Between the SphygmoCor CVMS and SphygmoCor XCEL Devices
Abstract Background Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) is the gold-standard non-invasive measure of arterial stiffness. Technological advances have led to …
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Discrepancies in Peripheral Arterial Function Indices Among Healthy Young Black Africans: Findings from Pilot Study Interpreted Using AHA Reference Values
Abstract Background Accumulating evidence points to a rise in the incidence of peripheral arterial diseases (PAD) among young adults in …
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Non-modifiable and Modifiable Risk Factors in Vascular Ageing Extremes: The African-PREDICT Study
Abstract Background Cardiovascular risk factors accelerate vascular ageing beyond chronological age, hence early vascular ageing (EVA). Carotid to femoral pulse …
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“Letters from” during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
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P78 Endothelial Dysfunction and Arterial Stiffness During Type 2 Diabetes
Abstract Objective We aimed to study Endothelial dysfunction and Arterial Stiffness in Diabetes mellitus. Methods 29 women with type 2 …
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P98 Impaired Pulmonary Function is Associated with Increased Cardio-ankle Vascular Index in HIV Patients in Ghana
Abstract Aim Patients with HIV have increased cardiovascular risk and pulmonary defects. We investigated the association between impaired pulmonary function …