Abstract 111: Depression as a Risk Factor for Incident Ischemic Stroke Among HIV-infected Veterans [Session Title: Poster Session AM]

Conclusions: In the VACS, MDD was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in HIV+ veterans after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics, traditional cerebrovascular risk factors, and HIV factors; however, this association was modestly attenuated after adjustment for cocaine and alcohol abuse/dependence. Future research is necessary to: (a) fully elucidate the relationships among MDD, cocaine/alcohol use, and stroke risk and (b) determine whether intervening on MDD reduces stroke risk in HIV+ and HIV- people. Clinical providers should be aware of the increased stroke risk among HIV+ adults with MDD.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sico, J. J., Kundu, S., So-Armah, K., Gupta, S., Chang, J., Freiberg, M., Stewart, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research