Lipids And Hscrp As Markers Of Coronary Heart Disease Risk In HIV Infected Adults
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.4, No. 8)Publication Date: 2015-08-15
Authors : Danai Tavonga Zhou; Vitaris Kodogo; Munyaradzi Dzafitita; Olav ktedalen; Rudo Muswe; Babill Stray-Pedersen;
Page : 252-257
Keywords : Index Terms antiretroviral therapy; cardiovascular disease; HIV; hsCRP; inflammation; lipid;
Abstract
Abstract Life-expectancy among HIV-infected patients has risen due to use of antiretroviral drugs. However there are new concerns as accompanying metabolic and morphologic changes predispose HIV-infected individuals to cardiovascular disease. Progression of cardiovascular disease is a slow process marked by both changes in lipid levels and low grade systemic inflammation assessed using highly sensitive C-reactive protein hs-CRP. The aim of the study was to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected patients using lipids and hs-CRP levels. Serum and plasma samples were collected from HIV-infected adults who were antiretroviral therapy-experienced n87 or antiretroviral therapy-nave n10. Samples were analysed using Siemens Dimension Xpand analyser. Mean hs-CRP for all participants suggested that they had some risk of cardiovascular disease in spite of antiretroviral therapy history. Of all 97 participants 57.7 had elevated hs-CRP levels 3mgdL suggesting high risk 26.8 had levels between 1 and 3mgdL average risk and 34 had levels below 1mgdL low risk. Lipid levels were normal in all participants and there was no correlation between hs-CRP and lipid levels. There was no significant difference in hs-CRP levels by sex age and antiretroviral therapy history. Elevated hs-CRP levels of participants suggest that HIV-infected patients may be at risk of cardiovascular disease through low-grade inflammation.
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