Metabolic Complications of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy: Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance, and Cardiovascular Disease

  • Authors: Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc; Risa Hoffman, MD, MPH (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD; Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD
  • Last Reviewed: 10/10/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • The decision to switch ART is based on a number of considerations (Table 6), including:
    • Factors contributing to dyslipidemia in the individual patient
    • Prior ART regimens and resistance history

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Keywords: Cardiovascular Disease, Dyslipidemia, Switch Strategies, Treatment Complications

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