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Combining statins and physical exercise has big benefits for people with HIV and high lipids

Statin therapy did not slow atherosclerosis progression in people with HIV

Janine Trevyllian at IAS 2019. Photo by Liz Highleyman.

Hepatitis C does not raise risk of heart disease or cancers in people with HIV

The impact of older antiretrovirals on fat redistribution and cardiovascular risk factors may be irreversible

Integrase inhibitor treatment leads to greater weight gain

Slide from Jane O'Halloran's presentation at CROI 2019.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases the risk of heart attack in people with HIV

Kristina Crothers presenting at CROI 2019. Photo by Liz Highleyman.

Sudden cardiac death is more common in people with HIV

Zian Tseng and Matthew Freiberg at CROI 2019. Photo by Liz Highleyman.

Smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure are more important causes of disease than HIV in people living with HIV

Potential drug interactions among people with HIV taking statins