The Influence of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health in Sedentary Adults With Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lifestyle physical activity (ie, moderate physical activity during routine daily activities most days of the week) may benefit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive adults who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

Objective

The aims of this study were to describe lifestyle physical activity patterns in HIV-positive adults and to examine the influence of lifestyle physical activity on markers of cardiovascular health. Our secondary objective was to compare these relationships between HIV-positive adults and well-matched HIV-uninfected adults.

Methods

A total of 109 HIV-positive adults and 20 control participants wore an ActiGraph accelerometer, completed a maximal graded cardiopulmonary exercise test, completed a coronary computed tomography, co

SUBMITTER: Webel AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5893400 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May/Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature