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Jacobs J AIDS HIV. 2015 Jun;1(1).

Autonomic Function is Associated with Fitness Level in HIV-Infected Individuals.

Jacobs journal of AIDS/HIV

Morgan H Kocher, Ronald K Hetzler, Cecilia M Shikuma, Iris F Kimura, Cris D Stickley, Rachel A Lindsey, Beau K Nakamoto, Dominic C Chow

Affiliations

  1. Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Science, College of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.
  2. Hawaii Center for AIDS, Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA.
  3. Math and Science Department, Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu, HI, USA.
  4. Department of Neurology, Straub Clinic & Hospital, Honolulu, HI, USA.

PMID: 26213714 PMCID: PMC4512303

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular fitness can improve autonomic function (AF) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.

METHODS: Cross-sectional study investigating relationship between AF and cardiovascular fitness in HIV+ individuals on antiretroviral therapy. Participants' (n=29) maximal oxygen consumption (VO

RESULTS: Median VO

CONCLUSION: A positive relationship existed between AF and fitness levels. HIV+ individuals could benefit from improved fitness.

Keywords: Autonomic Nervous System; Autonomic Reflex Screen; HIV; Heart Rate Variability; VO2MAX

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