Mechanisms Leading to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease with HIV Infection (IMAGE)

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Mechanisms Leading to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease with HIV Infection — Caption

This schematic figure illustrates the multiple and complex mechanisms leading to HIV-associated atherosclerosis in people living with HIV. While HIV infection is controlled by antiretroviral medication, HIV is not cured and thus persons living with HIV must take antiretroviral medications chronically.

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<I>Canadian Journal of Cardiology</I>

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