JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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HIV-associated cardiovascular disease is increasing in prevalence, but its mechanisms remain poorly understood. ⋯ In this systematic review of studies of advanced cardiovascular imaging, the estimates of the associations between HIV and cardiovascular pathologies demonstrated large amounts of heterogeneity. The findings provide a summary of the available data but may not be representative of all individuals living with HIV, including those from low-income countries with higher HIV endemicity.