Is there an increased prevalence of vulnerable coronary atherosclerotic plaque features assessed by computed tomography angiography in HIV-infected men?
Relatively young HIV-infected men have an increased prevalence of vulnerable coronary plaques on CCTA, which may contribute to higher rates of MI and sudden cardiac death in this population.
Our data demonstrate an increased prevalence of vulnerable plaque features among relatively young HIV-infected patients. Differences in coronary atherosclerotic plaque morphology - namely, increased vulnerable plaque among HIV-infected patients - are here for the first time reported and may contribute to increased rates of MI and sudden cardiac death in this population.
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