Impact of HIV infection on cardiac deformation

Aim: The aim of this study was to detect abnormalities in left ventricular myocardial function due to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection without established cardiovascular disease. Methods: An echocardiogram was performed in 50 asymptomatic HIV-infected patients (age 41±6 years, 64% male)...

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Main Authors: Lígia Mendes, Daniela Silva, Carla Miranda, Joana Sá, Luís Duque, Nelson Duarte, Paula Brito, Leonel Bernardino, José Poças
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-09-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255114001802