Table 3

Distribution of left ventricular mass index (LVMI) with respect to sex and HIV immune status

WomenMenp value
HIV negative (n)1315
 LVMI (g/m2)104.9 (9.3)105.1 (8)NS
HIV+ carriers (n)1119
 LVMI (g/m2)128 (2.9)157.9 (54.1)< 0.001
AIDS (n)93-150 10
 LVMI (g/m2)58.5 (12.6)122.3 (48)< 0.001
  • Values are mean (SD).

  • 3-150 Moderate undernutrition.