Dilated cardiomyopathy as an early and rapidly progressive presentation in a woman with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Cardiac disease associated with AIDS is common and is manifested by a variety of lesions. With the advances in therapy for common opportunistic infections, AIDS-associated cardiac abnormalities will play a prominent role in morbidity and mortality. This case illustrates a rapidly progressive and fetal course of AIDS-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in an HIV-infected young woman in relatively stable condition. It is important to be aware of the cardiac manifestations of AIDS so that one can undertake a rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
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Department of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans