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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-09-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255114001802 |