Is left ventricular dysfunction associated with CD4 lymphocyte count rather than opportunistic infection in human immunodeficiency virus infection?
Both LV systolic and diastolic function deteriorate as the CD4 lymphocyte count decreases in HIV infection. Opportunistic infection seems to have a limited role in the pathogenesis of LV dysfunction in advanced HIV infection.
CRP changes during a single HD session do not associate with mortality, thereby adding to the biological uncertainty concerning the ability of CRP to rise in such a short period.