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Screening and management of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in HIV-positive patients attending an Australian urban sexual health clinic.
Sexual Health 2017 April
Background Few data exist regarding cardiovascular risk among HIV-infected patients attending sexual health clinics (SHC) in Australia.
METHODS: The medical records of 188 patients attending an inner-city SHC between August 2013 and July 2014 were retrospectively reviewed for cardiovascular risk factors and associated screening and management practices.
RESULTS: Cardiovascular risk factors were common among attendees of the SHC, including smoking (38%), hypertension (14%) and dyslipidaemia (11%). Of the 188 patients, 23% reported using potentially cardiotoxic recreational drugs, 25% of dyslipidaemic patients were not on therapy and 10% of patients were hypertensive; none were prescribed treatment. A smoking cessation program was offered to all patients.
CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease was demonstrated. Modification of risk factors could be improved.
METHODS: The medical records of 188 patients attending an inner-city SHC between August 2013 and July 2014 were retrospectively reviewed for cardiovascular risk factors and associated screening and management practices.
RESULTS: Cardiovascular risk factors were common among attendees of the SHC, including smoking (38%), hypertension (14%) and dyslipidaemia (11%). Of the 188 patients, 23% reported using potentially cardiotoxic recreational drugs, 25% of dyslipidaemic patients were not on therapy and 10% of patients were hypertensive; none were prescribed treatment. A smoking cessation program was offered to all patients.
CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease was demonstrated. Modification of risk factors could be improved.
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