Prevalence and risk factors of stroke in patients with HIV infection

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Observational analysis shows higher stroke rates in HIV patients, indicating unique risk factors.

Stroke prevalence is significantly higher in HIV patients compared to the general population, indicating a major health concern.
Key risk factors include age, duration of infection, high viral load, and low CD4 cell count.
Lifestyle factors and certain antiretroviral therapies also contribute to stroke risk in HIV patients.
A comprehensive approach is crucial for stroke prevention, focusing on viral load control and cardiovascular health.

Yusupov et al. (2025) studied this question.

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