1,209 HIV-positive patients have undergone cardiac procedures at Jayadeva since 2013
The Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research has treated over 1,200 HIV-positive patients for cardiac issues since 2013. The institute is hosting a symposium to address the intersection of HIV management and cardiovascular health.
Why it matters
Integrating cardiovascular care into long-term HIV treatment is essential as antiretroviral therapy allows patients to live longer, increasing their risk for age-related heart conditions.
As many as 1,209 people living with HIV have been treated for HIV-associated cardiac disease at the State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research since 2013, highlighting the need to integrate cardiovascular care into long-term HIV management.
H.S. Nataraj Setty, associate professor of cardiology at the Institute, who has treated these patients, said the experience had shown that cardiovascular complications could be overlooked if the focus remained only on controlling the infection.
“If we do not actively look for heart disease in people living with HIV, we may miss an important and treatable part of their illness,” Dr. Setty told The Hindu .
With advances in antiretroviral therapy, HIV patients are living longer. This has also brought greater attention to long-term health concerns, including cardiovascular disease.
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