Clinical presentation of acute coronary syndrome in HIV infected adults: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected cohort

Abstract Objectives To compare clinical presentation and short-term prognosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in HIV-infected and uninfected adults. Design Retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected cohort. Methods HIV-infected patients with myocardial infarction or unstable angina were identified by clinical history and specific characteristics of HIV infection were consecutively registered. Surviving patients were followed for at least one month after discharge. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, clinical symptoms at admission, type of ACS, delivery of care, and factors associated with prognosis were compared between HIV-infected and uninfected adults. Results Among 627 patients included, 44 (7%) were HIV-infected patients. HIV-infected patients were younger, more frequently men, and had higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors than uninfected patients. HIV-infected patients persisted frequently with less pain at Emergency Department (ED) (34% vs 82%, P  Conclusions HIV-infected adults presenting with ACS are younger and have fewer symptoms than uninfected. Despite having a more established disease, short-term prognosis is similar.