An evaluation of outcomes, interventions and behaviour modifications following a cardiovascular MRI in HIV infected patients.

Background The advent of antiretroviral therapy has led to increased life span which has been associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk factors and heart disease (Boccara F et al, 2013 [1]). Cardiovascular risk assessment is now advised for those with HIV. The field of behavioural cardiology is particularly applicable in HIV therapy due to the long term nature of such a condition. Therefore, it’s useful to assess behaviour modifications following comprehensive cardiac evaluation, specifically CMRI.