Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated to human immunodeficiency virus

From the advent of the highly effective antiretroviral treatment, the life expectancy of patients with human immunodeficiency virus has increased significantly. At present, the causes of death are non-infectious complications. Between them, the pulmonary arterial hypertension has a special importanc...

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Published in:Archivos de cardiología de México 2015-04, Vol.85 (2), p.118-123
Main Authors: Sandoval-Gutiérrez, José Luis, Santos-Martínez, Luis Efren, Rodríguez-Silverio, Juan, Baranda-Tovar, Francisco Martín, Rivera-Rosales, Rosa María, Flores-Murrieta, Francisco Javier
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
HIV Infections - complications
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary - diagnosis
Hypertension, Pulmonary - drug therapy
Hypertension, Pulmonary - etiology
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Summary:From the advent of the highly effective antiretroviral treatment, the life expectancy of patients with human immunodeficiency virus has increased significantly. At present, the causes of death are non-infectious complications. Between them, the pulmonary arterial hypertension has a special importance. It is important early detection to establish the therapeutic, with the objective of preventing a fatal outcome to future.
ISSN:1405-9940
DOI:10.1016/j.acmx.2014.10.003