Increased myocardial expression of TNF-alpha and iNOS in HIV-associated cardiomyopathy correlates with immunodeficiency and higher mortality, suggesting a significant pathogenetic role for cytokine activation.
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Supports cytokine activation in HIV-DCM pathogenesis; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
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