Key result
Hypertension (OR 12.62), older age, and higher LDL-C levels were independently associated with an increased risk of carotid plaque in HIV-infected patients receiving combined antiretroviral therapy.
Cross-Sectional (n=145)
No
Odds Ratio: 12.62 (95% CI 1.72–92.49)
p-value: p=0.013
In HIV-infected patients receiving cART, traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as older age, hypertension, and elevated LDL-C are independently associated with the presence of carotid plaque.
May support CV risk factor control in HIV patients on cART; leaves open whether plaque reduction improves outcomes.
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Jeong et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in HIV infection (n=145). Hypertension vs. Absence of hypertension was evaluated on Presence of carotid plaque (OR 12.62, 95% CI 1.72-92.49, p=0.013). Hypertension (OR 12.62), older age, and higher LDL-C levels were independently associated with an increased risk of carotid plaque in HIV-infected patients receiving combined antiretroviral therapy.
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