Volume 2, Issue 7: HIV-Associated Cardiovascular Disease: an Update
e-HIV Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with HIV. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.
(Volume 2, Issue 7)
Target Audience
Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with HIV.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
- Identify the prevalence and pathogenesis of subclinical coronary plaque in HIV-infected persons.
- Describe risk factors and treatment strategies to mitigate HIV-associated coronary risk.
- Summarize the increasing prevalence of nonatherosclerotic HIV-associated coronary disease
Thomas Metkus, MD
Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Wendy S. Post, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Todd T. Brown, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC