Cardiac diseases in AIDS history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Pericarditis is the most common clinical manifestation of cardiovascular disease in patients with AIDS. However, majority of the cases of pericardial effusion are asymptomatic and are found incidentally on a chest x-ray showing increased cardiac silhouette. Symptoms vary with the type of cardiac disease in AIDS.
Symptoms
Pericarditis
- Fever
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Cough (either dry or productive)
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Breathlessness
Cardiomyopathy
- Breathlessness (exertional or at rest)
- Swelling of lower limbs
- Fatigue and fainting
- Irregular heart beat
Infective Endocarditis
Coronary Artery Disease
- Chest pain or discomfort (angina) is the most common symptom.
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue with activity (exertion).