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Easy to understand, comprehensive overview of fat loss in HIV disease. Answers 3 key questions: What?...Why?....How?
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© Visionary Health Concepts, New York 2007
Released October 5, 2007
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The What, the Why, and the Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV CEU Information
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the physical symptoms of HIV-associated lipoatrophy
• Assist patients in understanding the way lipoatrophy is diagnosed and treated
• Discuss recent studies related to ART and lipoatrophy
Target AudienceThis program is intended for all healthcare providers, including nurses, treating HIV-positive patients, especially those who are seeking current and comprehensive information on lipoatrophy.
The What, the Why, and the Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV CEU Information
Purpose StatementThe purpose of this program is to increase and improve patient/provider communication on the topic of lipoatrophy by providing both a simple, yet comprehensive, overview of the topic and an update of recent data related to the topic.
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The What, the Why, and the Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV CEU Information
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CEU ChairpersonAndrew Carr, MBBS, MD, FRACP, FRCPA
St. Vincent's Hospital; Professor of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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The What, the Why, and the Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV CEU Information
In The What, The Why, and The Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV slide set, we’ll:
• Describe what lipoatrophy is, and what it’s not
• Discuss current studies about lipoatrophy in HIV
• Provide information on surgical and non-surgical treatment of lipoatrophy
We’ll also:
• Explore the myths (and realities) of fat loss
• Provide tips for better communication with patients
• Point out the differences between lipoatrophy and AIDS wasting
• Review types of body fat changes (lipodystrophy)
Antiretroviral therapy extends life
Percentage of persons surviving through June 2005, by years after acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) diagnosis cohorts during 1981-2003 and by year of diagnosis--United States
[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005]
WWW.FREEHIV.COM DRUG CHARTCurrently-approved HIV medications
Easy-to-print version available at www.freehivinfo.com
NRTI, NtRTI - Nucleoside and or Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (nukes)
Brand name (generic name, abbreviation)
Picture Year approved
Retrovir®
(zidovudine, AZT)
1987
Videx® (didanosine; ddI):buffered versions
1991
Zerit® (stavudine; d4T) 1994
Epivir® (lamivudine; 3TC) 1995
Combivir® (Retrovir + Epivir, CBV) 1997
Ziagen® (abacavir, ABC) 1998
Trizivir® (Retrovir + Epivir + Ziagen)
2000
Videx® EC (didanosine; ddI): delayed-release capsules
2000
Viread® (tenofovir DF, TDF) 2001
Emtriva® (emtricitabine, FTC) 2003
NNRTI - Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (non-nukes)
Brand name (generic name, abbreviation)
Picture Year approved
Viramune® (nevirapine, NVP) 1996
Rescriptor® (delavirdine, DLV)
1997
Sustiva® (efavirenz, EFV) 1998
Atripla™ (Sustiva* + Viread + Emtriva),
* Viread and Emtirvia are non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
2006
Crixivan® (indinavir, IDV) 1996
Norvir® (ritonavir, RTV) 1996
Viracept® (nelfinavir, NFV) 1997
Kaletra® (lopinavir + ritonavir, LPV/RTV)
2000
Lexiva® (fosamprenavir, fos-APV) 2003
Reyataz® (atazanavir, ATV) 2003
Aptivus® (tipranavir, TPV) 2005
Prezista™ (darunavir) 2006
Epzicom® (Ziagen + Epivir) 2004
Truvada® (Viread + Emtriva) 2004
Atripla™ (Sustiva* + Viread + Emtriva)* Sustiva is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)
2006
PI - Protease Inhibitors
Brand name (generic name, abbreviation)
Picture Year approved
Invirase® (saquinavir, SQV) 1995
Entry Inhibitors (including Fusion Inhibitors and CCR5 Antagonists)
Brand name (generic name, abbreviation)
Picture Year approved
Fuzeon® (enfuvirtide, T-20) 2003
Selzentry® (maraviroc) 2007
Lipodystrophy (lipo-diss-troh-fee)
• Lipo means fat, and the word dystrophy means abnormal looking
• A general “umbrella” term that is used to describe various changes that occur in the body in how it uses and distributes FAT
• The conditions that fall under the lipodystrophy umbrella can be very different in cause and effect
Lipodystrophy umbrella
Lipoatrophy (lip-oh-aah-troh-fee)
• Lipo means fat and atrophy means shrinkage
lipoatrophy = “fat loss”• Is often seen in people living with HIV who take
anti-HIV drugs
• Also can occur in those with HIV who have never taken anti-HIV drugs, and in other diseases such as diabetes or in rare genetic diseases
AIDS wasting is not lipoatrophy
Fat loss
Weight loss & diarrhea
CD4 Count
HIV under control?
Associated with risk of death?
Affects looks?
AIDS Wasting
yes yes Less than 50
No yes yes
Lipoatrophy(fat loss)
yes no Over 200 yes no yes
Lipoatrophy occurs in fat under the skin
• Face• Arms• Legs• Buttocks
Lipoatrophy occurs gradually
At first:• Legs, arms and face appear thinner• People may like that their cheekbones are starting to stand
out a little and that their body looks a little more “cut”
Then, as fat loss continues: • Skin loosens, becomes thinner • Bones, veins, tendons and muscles become much easier to see
Examples of lipoatrophy (men)
Examples of lipoatrophy (women)
FRAM Study Group
[FRAM Study Group. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005;40:121-131.][FRAM Study Group. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006;42:562-571.]
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Belly fat loss
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Women (n=183) 100
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Belly fat gain
How many people have lipo?
• Reports vary from as little as 8% to 84%
– Largest studies suggest 40% to 65%
– The estimates are affected by how long people have been on HIV treatment and what type of HIV medication
• Reported less often in women—10% to 35%, and may be low due to underreporting.
[Bernasconi E et al. JAIDS 2002;31:50.] [Young J et al. Antiviral Therapy 2005;10:73.] [Miller J et al. HIV Med 2003;4:293.] [Lichtenstein KA et al. 13th CROI 2006; Denver. Abstract #769.] [Chen D et al. J Clin Enocrinol Metabol 2002;87:4845.]
Cause of lipoatrophy
• Anti-HIV medications are associated with fat loss
• Some anti-HIV medications cause more fat loss than others
[Lichtenstein KA. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005; 39:395-400.][Jacobson DL, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases 40(12):1837-1845. June 15, 2005.][Parker RA, etal. 7th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. Abs 4.. Antiviral Therapy 2005; 10:L5]
Families of HIV drugs: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Brand name Generic name Image
Atripla™ (Sustiva* + Viread + Emtriva)
efavirienz + tenofovir + emtricitabine
Combivir®
(Retrovir + Epivir)
zidovudine + lamivudine
Emtriva® emtricitabine, FTC
Epivir® lamivudine; 3TC
Retrovir® zidovudine, AZT
Trizivir® (Retrovir, Epivir + Ziagen)
zidovudine + lamivudine + abacavir
Brand name Generic name Image
Truvada® (Viread + Emtriva
tenofovir + emtricitabine
Videx® didanosine; ddI
Videx® EC didanosine; ddI
Viread® tenofovir DF, TDF
Zerit® stavudine; d4T
Ziagen® abacavir, ABC
What are mitochondria?
• Mitochondria are the cell’s ‘energy factories’ where sugar and fat are burned to turn it into energy
• If mitochondria are damaged, fat cells start to shrink and then die
Switching anti-HIV drugs
Cha
nge
from
bas
elin
e (k
g)
Week
Switching NRTIs d4T/AZT did help reverse the fat loss.
However, there was no return to “normal”.
[Carr et al, AIDS 2001][Martin et al, AIDS 2004][McComsey et al, Clin Infect Dis 2004] [Milinkovic et al, CROI 2005]
[Carr et al, JAMA 2002][Moyle et al, CROI 2005] [Murphy et al, CROI 2005]
0
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0.4
0.6
0.8
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1.4
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MITOX - ABCRAVE - ABCRAVE - TDFTARHEELtNRTI to rLPVd4T4030 - TDF
Families of HIV drugs: Non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIS)
Brand name Generic name Image
Atripla™ (Sustiva* + Viread + Emtriva)
efavirienz + tenofovir + emtricitabine
Rescriptor® delavirdine, DLV
Sustiva® efavirenz, EFV
Viramune® nevirapine, NVP
ACTG 5142
ACTG 5142: A study that compared three anti-HIV drug combos– NNRTI + 2 NRTIs [Sustiva (efavirenz) + 2 NRTIs]– Protease inhibitor + 2 NRTIs [Kaletra (lopinavir/rt)+ 2 NRTIs]– NNRTI + PI [Sustiva + Kaletra (no NRTIs)]
Results:– Sustiva + NRTIs is two times more likely to cause fat loss
(lipoatrophy) than Kaletra + NRTIs– Sustiva + Kaletra had lowest rate of fat loss
• 8% at 96 weeks compared to 36% in Sustiva + NRTIs arm vs 18% in Kaletra + NRTIs arm
– Patients using Viread (tenofovir, TDF) had less fat loss compared to other NRTIs used—Retrovir (AZT) or Zerit (d4T)
[Haubrich R, Riddler S, DiRienzo G, et al. 14th CROI, Los Angeles, 2007, Abs 38.]
[Riddler SA, Haubrich R, DiRienzo G, et al. XVI International AIDS Conference, Toronto, 2006, Abs THLB0204.]
Families of HIV drugs:Protease Inhibitors (PIs)
Brand name Generic name Image
Aptivus® tipranavir, TPV
Crixivan® indinavir, IDV
Invirase® saquinavir, SQV
Kaletra® lopinavir + ritonavir, LPV/RTV
Lexiva® fosamprenavir, fos-APV
Brand name Generic name Image
Norvir® ritonavir, RTV
Prezista™ darunavir, DRV
Reyataz® atazanavir, ATV
Viracept® nelfinavir, NFV
Families of HIV drugs:Entry Inhibitors
Brand name Generic name Image
Fuzeon® enfuvirtide, ENF
Selzentry® maraviroc, MRV
Summary of factors
Factors not associated with lipoatrophy:
• Diabetes
• Lower nadir CD4+ cell counts
• White race
Ass
Factors associated with lipoatrophy:
• Specific NRTIs (Zerit and Videx)
• Lower baseline CD4, body mass index (BMI),
• Cholesterol treatment
[Lichtenstein KA. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005; 39:395-400;] [Moyle, G. et al. The Rave Study. ICAAC, 2005]
SMART Study
People experiencing fat loss ask, “SHOULD I STOP MY PILLS?”
The short answer is: “NO!”
The long answer includes information about the SMART Study:• A huge study (5,472 people), SMART compared continuous anti-HIV
treatment against intermittent (“on and off”) treatment to see if side effects could be lessened and the virus still controlled or suppressed
• The study was stopped because of more AIDS and more deaths in the intermittent group; risk of heart disease was also greater in this group
[Phillips A, Carr A, Neuhaus J, et al. CROI 2007 Abs 41. ]
Take-home messages
• Daily, continuous anti-HIV treatment is better for the heart AND for controlling HIV than “on and off” anti-HIV treatment
• Some anti-HIV drugs cause less fat loss than others
• It’s better to avoid fat loss than to try to get fat back once it’s gone
Detecting fat loss
Facial lipoatrophy grading
Progression of facial fat loss
–Grade 1: Obvious only to patient
–Grade 2: Others start to notice
–Grade 3: Everyone notices
–Grade 4: Mirrors become the enemy
[Grinspoon, Carr. N Engl J Med 2005; 352:48.][James J et al. Dermatol Surg 2002;11:979–986.]
Self-reported fat loss
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
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10
20
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40
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70
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AbdominalFat
WaistChestNeckLegsButtocksArmsFaceCheeks0
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Women
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[FRAM Study Group. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005;40:121-131.][FRAM Study Group. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006;42:562-571.]
Tools to measure fat loss
• Different amounts x-ray energy are absorbed by fat, muscle and bone
• Exposes patient to only 20% of the radiation that a regular chest x-ray uses
• Very accurate; recommended at change of HIV therapy, especially when fat loss is reason for switch
• Covered by most insurance
DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)
[Levine J et al. [Levine J et al. J Appl PhysiolJ Appl Physiol 2000;88:452.] 2000;88:452.]
[Kamel E. et al [Kamel E. et al Obes ResObes Res 2000;8:36.] 2000;8:36.]
[Mitsiopouools [Mitsiopouools J Appl PhysiolJ Appl Physiol 1998;85:115.] 1998;85:115.]
Tools to measure fat loss (2)
• Uses x-rays to look at slices of the body. Expensive, more commonly used to measure fat gain, exposes patient to radiation, 1 per year allowed.
Lower jaw (mandible) measure - left
[Carey D et al. CROI 2007; Los Angeles. Abs #40.]
CAT scan
•Baseline mandible - left•Baselines drawn between points of bone •Maximum distance to skin line measured
Tools to measure fat loss (3)
Skin-fold test A metal tool is used to “pinch” body tissue in several places. The measurements are compared to standards. Requires a skilled technician.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) uses a magnetic field to create an image of the body showing the location and amount of fat; very expensive
[Levine J et al. [Levine J et al. J Appl PhysiolJ Appl Physiol 2000;88:452.] 2000;88:452.][Kamel E. et al [Kamel E. et al Obes ResObes Res 2000;8:36.] 2000;8:36.] [Mitsiopouools [Mitsiopouools J Appl PhysiolJ Appl Physiol 1998;85:115.] 1998;85:115.]
Tools to measure fat loss (4)
Waist-to-hip ratio uses a mathematical formula to measure fat:
• May not hold true for people with HIV who have gained fat around the waist
• Gender and how much a person is overweight has
to be brought into the equation
Take-home messages
DEXA is the best test to get an all-around look at fat loss:
• Reliable and fairly easy to get for most people in the US
• Can measure facial fat loss
• Also measures bone density
So why does fat loss matter?
Fat loss and stigma
Fat loss may:• Be an unintentional signal to others of HIV-positive status• Decrease a person’s confidence and social involvement • Cause a person to avoid or stop needed anti-HIV medication
because of fear of stigma
[O’Donovan CA, et al.. 7th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV. November 13-16, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. Abs 34. Antiviral Therapy 2005; 10:L24.]
HIV-related stigma
The general public still fears and judges people living with HIV, and such feelings can:• Cause negative feelings toward persons living with HIV/AIDS, their
families and friends
• Make it easy to justify treating those of different gender, sexuality, and race badly
[Rintamaki L, Davis T, et al. AIDS Patient Care and STDs. 2006, 20(5): 359-368. doi:10.1089/apc.2006.20.359.]
Management options
1. Non-surgical options
2. Surgical options
Two main types of management options have been studied in clinical trials:
The goal is to look normal
Can’t we just take another pill?
Agents studied to try to increase fat
Results
Rosiglitazone Minimal effect and may hurt heart by raising cholesterol and triglycerides
Pioglitazone In one study pioglitazone raised limb fat but only in those NOT taking Zerit (stavudine, d4T)
Pravastatin Fat gains shown but the study was small, and of short (12W) duration
Uridine NucleoMaxx® is EXPENSIVE! Fat gains shown but the study was small, and of short (12W) duration
Human Growth Hormone Makes fat loss worse
[Slam L, et al. 13th CROI 151LB.] [Cavalcanti RB, et al. and Grinspoon S et al. J Infect Dis.--both Published online, ahead of print (May 2, 2007).] [Mallon PWG et al. Antiviral Therapy 10: L5, 2005.] [Macallan, DC, et al.. 46th ICAAC. Abs H-1897.]
]
Surgical options - facial restoration
• There are currently several treatments to restore the appearance of the face
• These products are facial fillers that correct the symptoms of lipoatrophy
• They do not correct the cause of the problem: fat cell destruction
Commonly-used options for HIV-related facial lipoatrophyPRODUCT TYPE/SESSIONS FDA APPROVED? COST
Sculptra (Poly-L-lactic acid)
Non-permanent/
several sessions needed
Yes Patient assistance for product only (under $40,000/yr income: www.needymeds.com/papforms/ sculpt1039.pdf). Labor cost avg. $400 per session. Full price: $1100 per session for product.
Radiesse (Calcium hydroxylapatite)
Non-permanent/
several sessions needed
Yes Patient assistance for product only (under $80,000 a year w/sliding scale). Labor avg. $400 Full price: $1200 per session.
Silikon 1000 (Purified polydimethyls-iloxane)
Permanent/
several sessions needed
Off label use: FDA approved for intraocular injections to treat CMV- related retinal detachment
No patient assistance available. Full price: $800 per session.
Table provided by PoWeR (Program for Wellness Restoration) and www.facialwasting.org. Source: Comparison of Poly-L-lactic Acid and Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Treating Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy; Cosmetic Dermatology, May 2007, Vol 20 No. 5
Commonly used options for HIV-related facial lipoatrophy (2)
PRODUCT TYPE/SESSIONS APPROVED? COST
PMMA-polymethylmethacrylate
Permanent/
1-2 sessions needed
Not FDA approved: Mexico, Brazil
$1200 avg total cost
Autologous fat transfer: fat pulled from one spot in the body and injected into the face
Non-permanent/
several sessions needed
FDA approved $3,000 avg total cost
Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Perlane, Hylaform)
Permanent/ several sessions needed
Only Restylane is FDA approved
Approximately $1,500 per visit
Polyalkylimide (Bioalcamid)
Permanent/ several sessions needed
Not FDA approved: Europe, Canada, Mexico, others
$4,500 avg total
Table provided by PoWeR (Program for Wellness Restoration) and www.facialwasting.org. Source: Comparison of Poly-L-lactic Acid and Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Treating Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Facial Lipoatrophy; Cosmetic Dermatology, May 2007, Vol 20 No. 5
Before After
• The hope is that the results will be visible and safe
• There is risk of infection and unwanted results with all facial fillers
Reconstructive therapy recommendations: DHHS 2006
Adverse effects Fat maldistribution
Causative ARVs PIs; d4T
Onset /clinical manifestations
Onset: Gradual: months after initiation of therapy
Symptoms:
• Lipoatrophy: peripheral fat loss manifested as facial thinning, thinning or extremities and buttocks (d4T)
• Increase in abdominal girth, breast size, and dorsocervical fat pad (buffalo hump)
Estimated frequency High: exact frequency uncertain; increases with duration on offending agent
Risk factors Lipoatrophy: low baseline body mass index
Prevention/Monitoring None to date
Management • Switching to other agents may slow or halt progression; however, may not reverse effects
• Injectable poly-L-lactic acid for treatment of facial lipoatrophy
[DHHS Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents 2006]
Butt-enhancer pants
• Padded shorts are designed to
– Make sitting less painful
– Fill out clothing and give a more “normal” rear view
Butt pants add back
• Male and female versions available• Cost $35-$40
What have we learned?
• It is better to avoid fat loss in the first place with careful anti-HIV drug selection than to try to fix it after it’s gone: The NRTI, Zerit (stavudine, d4T)—and to a lesser extent, Retrovir (zidovudine, AZT)—are to be avoided, if possible.
• Some anti-HIV drugs are more fat-loss friendly than others: Viread (tenofovir), Ziagen (abacavir), Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) have all shown little—or significantly less—fat loss than the drugs they were compared to in recent studies
• Switching Zerit or Retrovir to fat-loss friendly NRTIs can help restore some fat, but a return to “normal” isn’t happening
• Use DEXA scan to assess for fat loss (or fat gain) early on and later in therapy. It’s good to have results from different time periods to compare
• There are patient assistance programs available to help with cost of two facial filler treatments
Tips to assist patients
• Always ask healthcare providers to do his/her homework (you do some too!) before choosing various therapies
• Be sure to continue to find ways to obtain up-to-date information and resources related to fat loss, and share the info with others
Patient–provider communication
• Taking anti-HIV therapy when and how it is supposed to be taken is a key part of HIV treatment success
• Healthcare providers should address all stigma-related issues (including fat loss) when counseling patients before antiretroviral treatment is started
Patient–provider communication (2)
• Counsel patients about when to start or change anti-HIV treatments
• Listen to patients’ concerns and assist them in finding the anti-HIV medicines that best fit their needs
[Rintamaki L, Davis T, et al. AIDS PATIENT CARE and STDs, Volume 20, Number 5, 2006]
Resources
For more lipoatrophy and HIV–related info: • Search term for Internet: HIV lipoatrophy 2007 • www.thebody.com• www.aidsmeds.com• www.thewellproject.com • www.aids-etc.org
For more info on padded undershorts:
• www.buttforyou.com
• www.lipowear.com
For providers: Lipodystrophy Case Definition webtools
• www.ti3m.com/hiv/default_ld.htm
Resources (2)
For more info on facial fillers:
• www.facialwasting.org
• www.sculptra.com
• www.thebody.com/lipo/sculptura
• www.jromano.com
The What, the Why, and the Howof Lipoatrophy in HIV
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