Research Notes on HIV Drug Linked to Heart Attacks
Abacavir, an anti-AIDS cocktail which the FDA refers to as the preferred choice in HIV care, could increase the possibility that long term HIV patients would have a heart problem. The drug may more than double the chances of a heart attack, although researchers caution that Abacavir's heart attack risk was low to begin with.
Top Resources on HIV Drug Linked to Heart Attacks
- PressTV: Anti-HIV Drug Doubles Heart Attack Risk
- KCBS: AIDS Drug May Cause Heart Problems
- Forbes: GlaxoSmithKline AIDS Drug Linked to Risk of Heart Attack - Lancet Study
- Medpage Today: Study Details Heart Risks from HIV Drugs
- United Press International: AIDS Drug Boosts Heart Attack Risk
- Medical News Today: Abacavir, Anti-HIV Drug, Significantly Raises Heart Attack Risk
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