2015
DOI: 10.1210/jc.2015-1461
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RAAS Activation Is Associated With Visceral Adiposity and Insulin Resistance Among HIV-infected Patients

Abstract: These data suggest excess RAAS activation in relationship to visceral adiposity in HIV-infected patients that may independently contribute to insulin resistance. Mineralocorticoid blockade may have therapeutic potential to reduce metabolic complications in HIV-infected patients with increased visceral adiposity.

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“…In addition, 10 non-HIV-infected subjects were recruited from the same communities to serve as controls. Data from these subjects were included in a prior publication [5]. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were identical for both groups, with the exception of HIV serostatus, as detailed elsewhere [5].…”
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“…In addition, 10 non-HIV-infected subjects were recruited from the same communities to serve as controls. Data from these subjects were included in a prior publication [5]. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were identical for both groups, with the exception of HIV serostatus, as detailed elsewhere [5].…”
Section: Study Participantsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Data from these subjects were included in a prior publication [5]. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were identical for both groups, with the exception of HIV serostatus, as detailed elsewhere [5]. In brief, groups were selected to be of comparable age (excluded for ages <18 or >65 years), sex, and waist circumference.…”
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“…Em pacientes com HIV, a ativação do eixo constritor do sistema renina angiotensina foi relacionada ao aumento da resistência à insulina (SRINIVASA et al, 2015). Em nosso estudo, and Electrophysiology, 1996;NONOGAKI, 2000).…”
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