At the European AIDS Conference in Madrid, Dr. Jens Lundgren explains why HIV and its medications seem to be causing more heart attacks, and tells Peter Staley that there's a lot to be said for traditional preventive strategies.
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Dave, Edmonton, 2007-11-09 13:56:54
After last years heart problems for you, this makes sense for you to be aware of.
Richard, Miami, FL, 2007-11-04 11:21:47
Excellent interview, informative, and very timely. The interviewer did a very good job, and the researcher explained the material very clearly. Thanks very much for this, Poz.
tony da costa, Toronto, 2007-11-04 01:12:16
I have been living with HIV for 24 years.
Lately I have had thoughts of stopping everything. Is this common for long term serviviors to go through.
Tony, Gainesville, FL, 2007-11-02 15:37:50
Frightening results as I am not yet on meds. Have always been thin (for the most part), vegetarian and active, yet my LDL and triglycerides are ridiculous. Am a smoker, so, there is that;however, My pre-diagnosis lipids and Tri-G's were very low. This news has raised me to a code red (borrowed sadly from this sucky administration) level of warning. Am hoping they can find another reason that those of us not even on meds yet would experience this hell.
Peter Staley, New York, 2007-11-01 13:55:49
Gos -- actually, at 8 minutes into the videocast interview, Dr. Lundgren and I discuss the leading theories as to why untreated HIV disease leads to heart attacks, including a mention of a 1992 study showing lower HDL (the good cholesterol) in untreated HIV+ patients.
Gos, , 2007-11-01 10:29:25
The text above; ("At the European AIDS Conference in Madrd[sic], Dr. Jens Lundgren explains why HIV and its medications seem to be causing more heart attacks...") needs some correction. Nowhere does Dr. Lundgren suggest that HIV causes heart attacks. To the contrary, he places the blame squarely on the meds, which, according to his study, cause an increased risk of heart attack when one starts taking them, and then further increases the risk should the patient quit taking them.
Jeffrey, Melvindale, 2007-10-27 05:24:57
I commend Poz highly for the video interview and praise your bring us this. I thought the interviewer was focused and professional, and likeable. The inteview was informative. Looking forward to more video's.
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the director of the student health center at Pierce College, a
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