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

E, Hulten; J, Mitchell; J, Scally; B, Gibbs; TC, Villines

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.

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Hulten E

Mitchell J

Scally J

Abstract

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 searched Me...

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