Effects of human immunodeficiency virus and metabolic complications on myocardial nutrient metabolism, blood flow, and oxygen consumption: a cross-sectional analysis

Effects of human immunodeficiency virus and metabolic complications on myocardial nutrient metabolism, blood flow, and oxygen consumption: a cross-sectional analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the general population, peripheral metabolic complications (MC) increase the risk for left ventricular dysfunction. Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) and combination anti-retroviral therapy (cART) are associated with MC...

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Main Authors: Cade W Todd, Reeds Dominic N, Overton E Turner, Herrero Pilar, Waggoner Alan D, Davila-Roman Victor G, Lassa-Claxton Sherry, Gropler Robert J, Soto Pablo F, Krauss Melissa J, Yarasheski Kevin E, Peterson Linda R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
insulin resistance
cardiac metabolism and function
PET-imaging
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/111

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