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SUBMITTER: Nou E
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4889507 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
AIDS (London, England) 20160601 10
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV. Several epidemiological studies have shown an increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke compared to uninfected controls. Although traditional risk factors contribute to this increased risk of cardiovascular disease, HIV-specific mechanisms likely also play a role. Systemic inflammation has been linked to cardiovascular disease in several populations suffering from chronic inflammati ...[more]