Lack of impact of HIV status on carotid intima media thickness in a cohort of stroke patients in South Africa

Key Points

• No significant difference found in carotid intima media thickness between HIV positive and negative stroke patients.
• The mean carotid intima media thickness was assessed across a cohort of stroke patients, totaling 150.
• This analysis used clinical data from stroke patients to explore the relationship with HIV status.
• The findings highlight that HIV status may not be a critical factor influencing carotid vascular health in stroke patients.