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Pathology of the heart in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2820341     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Data on 54 persons who died of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome were reviewed for lesions of the heart. These persons met the criteria of the Centers for Disease Control (Atlanta) for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Pathologic changes were seen in 30 patients (55%). Changes were seen in the endocardium (17%), myocardium (83%), and epicardium (3%). The most frequent finding was lymphocytic myocarditis. Six of these were due to Toxoplasma myocarditis. Only one patient succumbed to cardiac arrest.
Authors:
E O Roldan; L Moskowitz; G T Hensley
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine     Volume:  111     ISSN:  0003-9985     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med.     Publication Date:  1987 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-10-21     Completed Date:  1987-10-21     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7607091     Medline TA:  Arch Pathol Lab Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  943-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; X    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / pathology*
Adult
Aged
Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology
Endocarditis / pathology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocarditis / pathology
Myocardium / pathology*
Toxoplasmosis / pathology

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