The MOST Common Cardiovascular Problem in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency

question 14

Multiple Choice

The MOST common cardiovascular problem in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is which of the following?

• A)Pericardial effusion
• B)Biventricular hypertrophy
• C)Hypertension
• D)Cardiac arrhythmias

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