Scientists track hidden heart risks in new HIV patients

NCT ID NCT03059121

Summary

This study aimed to understand how starting HIV medication affects body fat and heart health risks. Researchers followed 56 people with HIV who were about to begin treatment, measuring their body composition and heart health markers over time. The goal was to learn about connections between medication, lifestyle, body changes, and long-term heart disease risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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