Comparison of brachial and carotid artery ultrasound for assessing extent of subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV: a prospective cohort study

Comparison of brachial and carotid artery ultrasound for assessing extent of subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Non-invasive surrogate measures which are valid and responsive to change are needed to study cardiovascular risks in HIV. We compared the construct validity of two noninvasive arterial measures: carotid intima medial thickness (IMT),...

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Main Authors: Thabane Lehana, Smieja Marek, Odueyungbo Adefowope, Smaill Fiona, Gough Kevin, Gill John, Anderson Todd, Elston Dawn, Smith Sandy, Beyene Joseph, Lonn Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Online Access:http://www.aidsrestherapy.com/content/6/1/11

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