Spectrum From Acute Myocardial Injury to Infarction Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Seeking Emergency Care in the United States: Presentations, Provider Responses, and Clinical Outcomes - Takeaways - MDSpire

Spectrum From Acute Myocardial Injury to Infarction Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Seeking Emergency Care in the United States: Presentations, Provider Responses, and Clinical Outcomes

  • By

  • Rebecca A Abelman

  • Brian M Mugo

  • Claudia G Durbin

  • Sophia Campbell

  • Sayon Dutta

  • Dustin McEvoy

  • Emily S Lau

  • Sophia Zhao

  • Sara L Stockman

  • Sarah M Chu

  • Markella V Zanni

  • December 18, 2025

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    People with HIV have a higher risk of myocardial infarction, including type 1 and type 2 myocardial infarction.

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    Among 79 cases analyzed, type 2 myocardial infarction was more prevalent than type 1 myocardial infarction.

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    Infection was the most common trigger for acute myocardial injury and type 2 myocardial infarction in people with HIV.

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    There was no significant difference in the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events between acute myocardial injury and type 2 myocardial infarction.

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    Enhanced documentation of acute myocardial injury in electronic health records is necessary for better preventive care in people with HIV.

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