Browsing Health Sciences by Author "Fourie, C.M.T."
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Fibulin-1 as a marker of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected black South Africans : a prospective study
Pretorius, Anel (2013)BACKGROUND: There is a high prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in South Africa and this chronic infection promotes vascular inflammation, leading to vascular damage in infected individuals. The ... -
A longitudinal investigation of the cardiovascular health of a black South African cohort infected with the human immunodeficiency virus
Phalane, E. (North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Motivation - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be a global health concern, with an estimation of 38 million people living with HIV. Out of these 38 million people living with HIV, 70% are residing in ... -
Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and large artery structure and function in young individuals : the African-PREDICT study
Kriel, Johanna Isabella (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Motivation - In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasing at an alarming rate. This may be due to the rapid urbanisation of traditional black populations, leading to lifestyle changes ... -
The relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and knowledge of cardiovascular disease in African men in the North-West Province
Burger, Adele (2014)BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health problem worldwide. In South Africa, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often underestimated. The prevalence of CVD is very high, especially in urban ... -
Soluble Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor : exploring its potential as a marker of cardiovascular disease development in black South Africans of the PURE study
Botha, Shani (2015)Motivation - In South Africa, various transitional changes parallel detrimental modifications in lifestyle behaviour of especially the lower socio-economic communities. We are currently double-burdened by a high prevalence ... -
Vascular and metabolic profile of 5-year sustained hypertensive versus normotensive black South Africans
Maritz, Melissa (2014)Motivation - A close association exists between hypertension and arterial stiffness. Whether the increased arterial stiffness seen in hypertensives are due to structural or functional adaptations in the vasculature is ...