New ACC/AHA Guideline for Primary Prevention of CVD Presented at ACC 2019
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular Disease
Elevated BNP in HIV Associated With Adverse CV Events, Mortality
Increased levels of B-type natriuretic peptide are independently associated with cardiovascular events and mortality in people with HIV.
Preventing Non-AIDS-Related Comorbidities in Adults Aging With HIV
Interventions to reduce some traditional risk factors can improve the proportion of non-AIDS-related comorbidities.
High-Risk HPV May Be Associated With CVD in Korean Women
High-risk human papillomavirus infection may be associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease in Korean women.
Cardiac Dysfunction Common in People With HIV
Patients with HIV frequently have cardiac dysfunction.
AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
Factors Associated With CVD and Mortality in HIV Patients
Factors associated with the development of fatal or nonfatal CVD events identified in a cohort of people with HIV from multiple Asian countries.
No Association Between LDL Cholesterol Levels and Risk for Sepsis
A low level of LDL cholesterol was initially associated with increased risk for sepsis and admission to the ICU.
High-Risk HPV Infection Linked to Increased Risk for CVD in Women
High risk HPV infection is associated with an increased risk for developing CVD.
Thymidine Analogues, Didanosine Associated With Cardiovascular Risk
There may be a potentially irreversible and harmful association of thymidine analogues and didanosine with visceral adipose tissue accumulation in PLWHIV.
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