Key result
In HIV-infected adults, traditional cardiovascular risk factors were the strongest predictors of carotid and coronary atherosclerotic disease progression over 3 years, with 28% showing CAC progression.
Why the study?
What are the predictors of carotid intima-media thickness and coronary artery calcium progression in HIV-infected adults?
Population
255 HIV-infected adults
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 years
Authors
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Traditional risk factor control remains key in HIV; extends prior observations but leaves open HIV-specific contributions and trial confirmation.
Cohort (n=255)
What are the predictors of carotid intima-media thickness and coronary artery calcium progression in HIV-infected adults?
Traditional cardiovascular risk factors remain the strongest determinants of carotid and coronary atherosclerotic disease progression in HIV-infected patients, highlighting the importance of aggressive risk reduction.
Mangili et al. (2011) conducted a cohort in HIV infection (n=255). Traditional cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Progression of carotid intima-media thickness (c-IMT) and coronary artery calcium (CAC). In HIV-infected adults, traditional cardiovascular risk factors were the strongest predictors of carotid and coronary atherosclerotic disease progression over 3 years, with 28% showing CAC progression.
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