Cardiac Remodeling and Hypertension in HIV-Uninfected Infants Exposed in utero to Antiretroviral Therapy

Background We aimed to assess the postnatal pattern of cardiovascular remodeling associated with intrauterine exposure to maternal HIV and antiretroviral treatment (ART). Methods Prospective cohort including 34 HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants and 53 non-HIV-exposed infants were evaluated from fetal life up to 6 months postnatally. A cardiovascular evaluation was performed including echocardiography, blood pressure, and carotid intima media...