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Kiera Liblik1, Jeffrey Lam1, Alex Pham2

  • 1Department of Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.

Current Problems in Cardiology
|February 5, 2023
PubMed

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) significantly impact cardiovascular (CV) health, increasing morbidity and mortality globally. This review summarizes STIs

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause significant global morbidity and mortality.
  • Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
  • STIs can negatively affect CV health and exacerbate existing CV conditions, disproportionately impacting marginalized populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current knowledge on the relationship between STIs and CV health.
  • To highlight STIs with known CV implications.
  • To discuss diagnostic and treatment strategies for managing STIs and their CV consequences.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies examining STIs and cardiovascular health.
  • Identification of specific STIs with documented CV effects.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Multiple STIs, including syphilis, HIV, HPV, HSV, hepatitis B and C, CMV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, are linked to CV health issues.
  • Untreated STIs and their CV complications pose a greater burden on vulnerable populations.
  • Existing data linking STIs and compromised CV health requires further summarization and integration.

Conclusions:

  • STIs represent a significant, often overlooked, risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  • Understanding the CV implications of STIs is crucial for comprehensive patient care and public health strategies.
  • Further research and integrated management approaches are needed to address the dual burden of STIs and CV disease.

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