Epidemiological studies suggest cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke, are increased 50% to 100% among HIV patients compared with non-HIV patients. Moreover, data suggest cardiovascular disease rates remain high in this population, even as rates of morbidity and mortality from HIV-related infections continue to improve with more effective ART.
Infectious Disease News, May 2015
Steven K. Grinspoon, MD
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