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[Aids: is it a risk factor in cerebrovascular disease?]
P Casanova-Sotolongo1, P Casanova-Carrillo, C Casanova-Carrillo
1Policlinico Docente "Heroes del Moncada". Municipio de Salud Plaza, La Habana, Cuba. pcasanov@infomed.sld.cu
Revista De Neurologia
|November 19, 2002
Summary
Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in developing nations, often linked to HIV. Young patients with CVD should be tested for HIV, as it may be the primary cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is a growing global health concern.
- In developed nations, CVD is linked to aging populations and public health advancements.
- Developing countries are experiencing a rise in CVD, with factors beyond traditional risk factors implicated.
Purpose:
- To highlight the increasing incidence of cerebrovascular disease (CVD) in an underdeveloped country.
- To investigate the potential link between CVD and the high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Summary:
- A study of 155 patients admitted with CVD in Beira revealed that 56.7% were HIV-positive.
- CVD in individuals under 50 was generally not associated with other traditional risk factors.
- The findings suggest a significant role of HIV in CVD, particularly in younger populations.
Impact:
- Expect an increase in CVD morbidity and mortality in developing nations, narrowing the gap with developed countries.
- The occurrence of CVD in young individuals without other apparent causes necessitates HIV testing.
- This research underscores the importance of considering infectious diseases in the etiology of neurological conditions in resource-limited settings.