Coronary heart disease in people infected with HIV.
People infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are living longer thanks to effective antiretroviral therapy. As this population ages, cardiovascular disease is becoming an important cause of morbidity and death. The authors of this review discuss the magnitude and likely mechanisms of the risk and strategies for managing it.
Malvestutto
Carlos D
CD
New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, USA. carlos.malvestutto@nyumc.org
Aberg
Judith A
JA
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000503:physiopathology; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008074:Lipoproteins / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D008074:Lipoproteins