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Published on: May 15, 2011
HIV and Nonischemic Heart Disease
Pravin Manga1, Keir McCutcheon1, Nqoba Tsabedze1
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Insights
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated heart disease affects multiple cardiac structures. Advances in combination antiretroviral therapy have influenced its prevalence and severity, improving understanding of diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can lead to a wide range of cardiovascular complications.
- These complications can affect the pericardium, myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary vasculature, valves, and systemic vasculature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of the pathogenesis and risk factors of HIV-associated heart disease.
- To discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on recent investigations.
- Synthesis of epidemiological and pathophysiological data.
Main Results:
- Combination antiretroviral therapy significantly impacts the prevalence and severity of HIV-associated cardiac conditions.
- Improved understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of HIV-associated cardiovascular disease.
Conclusions:
- HIV infection presents diverse cardiovascular manifestations.
- Therapeutic advancements have altered the landscape of HIV-associated heart disease, necessitating updated diagnostic and management strategies.
Abstract:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated heart disease encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases. HIV infection may involve the pericardium, myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary vasculature, and valves, as well as the systemic vasculature. Access to combination antiretroviral therapy, as well as health resources, has had a significant influence on the prevalence and severity of the effects on each cardiac structure. Investigations over the recent past have improved our understanding of the epidemiology and pathophysiology of HIV-associated cardiovascular disease. This review will focus on our current understanding of pathogenesis and risk factors associated with HIV infection and heart disease, and it will discuss relevant advances in diagnosis and management of these conditions.
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