Title | The association between the receipt of lipid lowering therapy and HIV status among veterans who met NCEP/ATP III criteria for the receipt of lipid lowering medication. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Freiberg, Matthew S., David A. Leaf, Joseph L. Goulet, Matthew B. Goetz, Krisann K. Oursler, Cynthia L. Gibert, Maria C. Rodriguez-Barradas, Adeel A. Butt, and Amy C. Justice |
Journal | Journal of general internal medicine |
Volume | 24 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 334-40 |
Date Published | 2009 Mar |
ISSN | 1525-1497 |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Coronary Disease, Cross-Sectional Studies, Hepatitis C, Chronic, HIV Infections, Humans, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypolipidemic Agents, Male, Middle Aged, Odds Ratio, Physician's Practice Patterns, Prospective Studies, Veterans, Viral Load |
Abstract | To examine the association between HIV infection status and the receipt of lipid lowering therapy based on National Cholesterol Education Program/Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP/ATP III) guidelines and to assess whether HIV viral load and hepatitis C (HCV) status alters that association. |
DOI | 10.1007/s11606-008-0891-7 |
Alternate Journal | J Gen Intern Med |