Key result
Human immunodeficiency virus infection in early childhood was associated with a high rate of coronary artery abnormalities, present in 51.9% (14/27) of adolescents and young adults.
Cross-Sectional (n=27)
Adolescents and young adults infected with HIV in early childhood exhibit a high rate of coronary artery abnormalities detectable by cardiac MRI, suggesting early atherosclerosis.
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May support targeted cardiac screening in perinatally HIV-infected youth; leaves open prospective validation and outcome impact.
Mikhail et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (n=27). Human immunodeficiency virus infection in early childhood was evaluated on Coronary artery abnormality (CAA). Human immunodeficiency virus infection in early childhood was associated with a high rate of coronary artery abnormalities, present in 51.9% (14/27) of adolescents and young adults.
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