Cardiovascular Responses in Physically Elderly Active People Living with HIV
Date
2023-07-27
Authors
Rosario, Martin G.
Kidwell, McKenzie
Nelson, Nicole
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Gexin Publications
Abstract
Cardiovascular system (CVS) problems are one of the various complications in people living with HIV (PLHIV). In PLHIV, the CVS' capacity to adapt to activities is inadequate. Purpose: To distinguish the responses of the CVS to a step test in physically active PLHIV. Results: Significant differences between resting HR and HR after the step test were identified, while there was no significant difference between recovery HR and HR at 76% capacity. Additionally, all cardiovascular measurements were significantly higher than the recovery heart rate. Conclusion: It appears that physically active participants are experiencing some degree of autonomic dysfunction. However, physical activity seems to help slow down common CV effects.
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This is the published version of an article that is available at https://doi.org/10.33790/jphip1100219. Recommended citation: Rosario, M. G., Kidwell, M., & Nelson, N. (2023). Cardiovascular responses in physically elderly active people living with HIV. Journal of Public Health Issues and Practices, 7(2). This item has been deposited in accordance with publisher copyright and licensing terms and with the author’s permission.