Control of hypertension in patients with and without HIV

Patients with HIV may have an increased risk of hypertension, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.The diagnosis and treatment of HIV patients with hypertension can affect a number of other comorbid conditions, including metabolic syndrome, lipid abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.In patients with HIV are at higher risk for CVD and living to an age where CVD is more common, it will be important to identify ways to better manage and control CVD risk factors in this patient population.In HIV patients who are at a higher risk for CVD, it is necessary to implement measures to better manage and control CVD risk factors in this patient population.