HIV positivity, protease inhibitor exposure and subclinical atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Hulten, Edward; D. Mitchell, Joshua; Scally, John; F. Gibbs, Bernhard; C. Villines, Todd

doi:10.1136/hrt.2009.177774

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HIV positivity, protease inhibitor exposure and subclinical atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Published in Heart • Jul 23, 2009

Authors:

Edward Hulten

Joshua D. Mitchell

John Scally

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CONTEXT: Patients with HIV may have increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease owing to multiple biological mechanisms. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidence for subclinical atherosclerosis among patients with HIV. DESIGN: Systematic review of observational studies. DATA SOURCES: We sear...

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