Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of Veterans With and Without HIV at First HF Record
| Variable* | HF Without HIV | HF With HIV |
|---|---|---|
| n=1 420 894 | n=5093 | |
| Age, y | 72 (63–80) | 58 (52–65) |
| Men | 97% | 98% |
| White | 79% | 35% |
| Black | 14% | 56% |
| Comorbidity | ||
| MI | 18% | 21% |
| DM | 38% | 37% |
| CKD | 13% | 28% |
| Hypertension | 71% | 78% |
| Current smoker | 28% | 54% |
| Homeless | 4% | 27% |
| Depression | 18% | 44% |
| Alcohol | 8% | 33% |
| Substance abuse | 5% | 38% |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29 (25–34) | 25 (22–30) |
| LVEF, %† | 47 (34–58) | 47 (33–58) |
| BNP, pg/mL | 208 (69–567) | 193 (47–784) |
| Viral load, copies/mL | … | 49 (19–399) |
| CD4 count, cells/µL | … | 392 (204–607) |
| ART | … | 78% |
ART indicates antiretroviral therapy; BMI, body mass index; BNP, brain natriuretic peptide; CKD, chronic kidney disease; DM, diabetes mellitus; HF, heart failure; LVEF, left ventricular ejection fraction; and MI, myocardial infraction.
*
Values are proportions (%) or median (interquartile range).
†
The mean (SD) interval between LVEF measurement and diagnosis of HF was 41 (78) days.