Pulmonary arterial hypertension secondary to human immunodeficiency virus infection: report of a case

Abstract

Pulmonary hypertension is a disorder that can involve multiple clinical conditions. Within its classification, pulmonary arterial hypertension is associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus, an entity with low incidence. This has been recognized as an independent risk factor for the development of pulmonary hypertension, increasing morbidity and mortality. Its early diagnosis is a challenge, which requires a high degree of clinical suspicion and careful evaluation.

We present the case of a 31-year-old woman who consulted for abdominal pain and cholestatic syndrome, who after successive study methods was diagnosed with right heart failure secondary to pulmonary arterial hypertension due to HIV.