[Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated to human immunodeficiency virus]

Arch Cardiol Mex. 2015 Apr-Jun;85(2):118-23. doi: 10.1016/j.acmx.2014.10.003. Epub 2015 Jan 7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

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.

Keywords: AIDS; Hipertensión Arterial Pulmonar; Human immunodeficiency virus; Mexico; México; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Sida; Virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnosis
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / drug therapy
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology*