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. 2008 Aug;4(3):203-18.
doi: 10.2174/157340308785160589.

The Relationship Between HIV Infection and Cardiovascular Disease

Birgitt Dau  1 , Mark Holodniy
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The Relationship Between HIV Infection and Cardiovascular Disease

Birgitt Dau et al. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2008 Aug.

Abstract

Over 30 million people are currently living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and over 2 million new infections occur per year. HIV has been found to directly affect vascular biology resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to uninfected persons. Although HIV infection can now be treated effectively with combination antiretroviral medications, significant toxicities such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and excess cardiovascular co-morbidity; as well as the potential for significant drug-drug interactions between HIV and cardiovascular medications, present new challenges for the management of persons infected with HIV. We first review basic principles of HIV pathogenesis and treatment and then discuss relevant clinical management strategies that will be useful for cardiologists who might be involved in the care of HIV infected patients.

Keywords: HIV; cardiology; natural history; review.; treatment.

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