Cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection
Cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection
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DOI:
10.1136/hrt.2008.161463
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发表时间:
2009-07-15
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影响因子:
5.7
通讯作者:
Hsue, Priscilla Y.
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作者:
Ho, Jennifer E.;Hsue, Priscilla Y.
At the end of 2003, an estimated 1 million people were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the USA. w1 Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in 1996, HIV related mortality has decreased dramatically. w2 However, as patients are living longer, chronic health complications such as cardiovascular disease represent an increasing important health issue in this patient population. The aetiology of cardiovascular disease in HIV infection is not well established, and may be related to viral infection itself, the use of HAART, or altered immune responses. This review will focus on cardiovascular manifestations of HIV infection, with particular emphasis on coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular risk factors.