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

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Bloomfield Gerald S; Hogan Joseph W; Keter Alfred; Holland Thomas L; Sang Edwin; Velazquez Eric J (BMC, 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 ...
Building Sustainable Capacity for Cardiovascular Care at a Public Hospital in Western Kenya

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Binanay Cynthia; Akwanalo Constantine O.; Aruasa Wilson; Barasa Felix A; Corey Ralph; Crowe Susie; Esamai Fabian; Einterz Robert; Foster Michael C; Gardner Adrian; Kibosia John; Koech Myra; Korir Belinda; Korir Belinda; Lawrence John E; Stephanie Lukas; Imran Manji; Peris Maritim; Ogaro Francis; Park Peter; Pastakia Sonak D; Sugut Wilson; Vedanthan Rajesh; Yanoh Reuben; Velazquez Eric J; Bloomfield Gerald S (Elsevier Ltd., 2015-12)

Cardiovascular disease deaths are increasing in low- and middle-income countries and are exacerbated by health care systems that are ill-equipped to manage chronic diseases. Global health partnerships, which have stemmed ...
Chronic noncommunicable cardiovascular and pulmonary disease in sub-Saharan Africa: An academic model for countering the epidemic

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Bloomfield Gerald S; Carter Jane E; Binanay Cynthia; Einterz Robert; Tierney William M; Velazquez Eric J; Corey Ralph (Elsevier Ltd., 2011-05)

Noncommunicable diseases are rapidly overtaking infectious, perinatal, nutritional, and maternal diseases as the major causes of worldwide death and disability. It is estimated that, within the next 10 to 15 years, the ...
Factors Associated With Isolated Right Heart Failure in Women: A Pilot Study From Western Kenya

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Lagat David K; Delong Allison K; Wellenius Gregory A; Carter Jane E; Bloomfield Gerald S; Velazquez Eric J; Hogan Joseph W; Sherman Charles B (EAJISEAJIS, 2014-06)

Background Small observational studies have found that isolated right heart failure (IRHF) is prevalent among women of sub-Saharan Africa. Further, several risk factors for the development of IRHF have been identified. ...
Hypertension and Obesity as Cardiovascular Risk Factors among HIV Seropositive Patients in Western Kenya

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Sang Edwin; Keter Alfred; Carter E Jane; Bloomfield Gerald S; Hogan Joseph W; Velazquez Eric J (Journals.plos.org, 2011-07-14)

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 ...
Optimizing linkage and retention to hypertension care in rural Kenya (LARK hypertension study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Vedanthan Rajesh; Kamano Jemima; Naanyu Violet; Delong Allison K; Were Martin C; Finkelstein Eric A; Menya Diana; Akwanalo Constantine O.; Bloomfield Gerald S; Binanay Cynthia; Velazquez Eric J; Hogan Joseph W; Horowitz Carol R; Inui Thomas S; Fuster Valentin (BMC, 2017-04-27)

Background Hypertension is the leading global risk factor for mortality. Hypertension treatment and control rates are low worldwide, and delays in seeking care are associated with increased mortality. Thus, a critical ...
Waiting to inhale: An exploratory review of conditions that may predispose to pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure in persons exposed to household air pollution in low- and middle-income countries

Kimaiyo Sylvester; Bloomfield Gerald S; Lagat David K; Akwanalo Constantine O; Carter Jane E; Njira Lugogo; Vedanthan Rajesh; Velazquez Eric J; Sherman Charles B (PMC US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, 2012-09-25)

The health effects of exposure to household air pollution are gaining international attention. While the bulk of the known mortality estimates due to these exposures are derived from respiratory conditions, there is growing ...

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