Aortic Stiffness in HIV Infection with and without Antiretroviral Therapy. A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

Aortic Stiffness in HIV Infection with and without Antiretroviral Therapy. A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

Background: The risk of Cardiovascular (CV) events is higher in HIV-infected patients (HIV+) compared to HIV-uninfected persons (HIV−). Large artery stiffness, a well-documented predictor of adverse CV prognosis, may mediate this enhanced risk. It is usually assessed by measuring aortic Pulse Wave V...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Mulè, Giuseppe Mulè, Valeria Tranchida, Pietro Colletti, Giovanni Mazzola, Marcello Trizzino, Claudia Colomba, Antonio Cascio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-03-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
HIV infection
cardiovascular risk
pulse wave velocity
aortic stiffness
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125937136/view

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