March 5, 2013JAMA Internal Medicine1,365 citations
View Full PaperHIV Infection and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Key Points
- This research aims to evaluate the relationship between HIV infection and the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- Analyzed the association between HIV infection and AMI risk.
- Controlled for recognized cardiovascular risk factors.
- HIV infection is associated with a 50% increased risk of AMI beyond known risk factors.
Abstract
Infection with HIV is associated with a 50% increased risk of AMI beyond that explained by recognized risk factors.