title: The cardiac manifestations of acquired immune deficiency syndrome and nursing implications.
abstract: Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) now have a longer life span due to more effective therapies. Cardiovascular complications are increasingly common in HIV-positive patients and those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Understanding the manifestations of the disease pathogenesis in general and the specific cardiovascular problems that can occur provides direction for supportive care.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bondmass
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning