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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy has significantly improved HIV patient longevity.
  • Prolonged ARV use is linked to metabolic and cardiovascular changes.
  • Understanding ARV toxicities and HIV sequelae is critical for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent evidence on vascular dysfunction in HIV infection.
  • To examine cardiovascular complications associated with HIV and its treatment.
  • To highlight the importance of managing cardiovascular risks in HIV patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies on inflammation markers.
  • Analysis of surrogate markers for subclinical atherosclerotic disease.
  • Evaluation of novel imaging modalities for endothelial dysfunction.
  • Examination of updated cohort studies on ARV therapy and cardiovascular events.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests endothelial dysfunction in HIV-infected patients.
  • Circulating inflammation markers and atherosclerotic disease markers are elevated.
  • Cohort studies confirm an association between ARV therapy and cardiovascular events.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular disease risk is elevated in HIV patients on highly active ARV therapy.
  • Mechanisms include direct HIV effects on vasculature and ARV toxicities.
  • Modifying cardiovascular risks is essential for long-term HIV management.