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Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Adults With Perinatally Acquired HIV

  • By

  • Merle Henderson

  • Vibeke Klastrup

  • Salwa Ahmad

  • Jessica Glenn

  • Sara Ayres

  • Hana Jadayel

  • Paula Seery

  • Caroline Foster

  • Sarah Fidler

  • November 6, 2025

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    Adults with perinatally acquired HIV (PaHIV) face increased cardiovascular risk despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART).

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    In a cohort of 225 adults with PaHIV, hypertension was identified in 21% using American Heart Association criteria.

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    Metabolic syndrome was present in 3% of participants, highlighting the need for cardiovascular risk assessment in this population.

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    Over half of the cohort had elevated Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) scores, indicating increased cardiovascular risk.

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    Current statin initiation guidelines may require adaptation for adults with PaHIV due to their unique cardiovascular risk factors.

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Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Adults With Perinatally Acquired HIV

  • by Merle Henderson, Vibeke Klastrup, Salwa Ahmad, Jessica Glenn, Sara Ayres, Hana Jadayel, Paula Seery, Caroline Foster, Sarah Fidler

  • November 6, 2025

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