Premature Atherosclerosis in HIV-Infected Pediatric Patients: Literature Review and Clinical Approach
Human immunodeficiency virus infected children and adolescents are a pediatric group with increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease. The virus itself, the antiretroviral therapy and the lifestyle establish a complex interplay of factors that promotes an accelerated atherosclerosis. This pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2017-10-01
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| Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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| Online Access: | http://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/8726 |
| Summary: | Human immunodeficiency virus infected children and adolescents are a pediatric group with increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease. The virus itself, the antiretroviral therapy and the lifestyle establish a complex interplay of factors that promotes an accelerated atherosclerosis. This process is probably mediated by dyslipidaemia, dysregulation of glucose metabolism, lipodystrophy, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and a prothrombotic state. The clinical approach to this population in terms of cardiovascular prevention is mainly based on efficient treatment of the infection, reduction of the modifiable risk factors and promotion of lifestyle changes. |
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| ISSN: | 0870-399X 1646-0758 |