Statin therapy decreases N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide in HIV: Randomized placebo-controlled trial

Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo, Bruce Kinley, Ying Jiang, Chris T. Longenecker, Corrilynn O. Hileman, Sara Debanne, Grace A. McComsey*

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Abstract

Objective: HIV-infected participants are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a significant predictor of CVD in the general population and is associated with mortality in HIV.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)313-321
Number of pages9
JournalAIDS
Volume29
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 11 2014

Funding

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Inflammation
  • N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
  • Statin therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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