<sup>18</sup>FDG PET-CT imaging detects arterial inflammation and early atherosclerosis in HIV-infected adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors

<sup>18</sup>FDG PET-CT imaging detects arterial inflammation and early atherosclerosis in HIV-infected adults with cardiovascular disease risk factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Persistent vascular inflammation has been implicated as an important cause for a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in HIV-infected adults. In several populations at high risk for CVD, vascular <sup>18</sup>...

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Main Authors: Yarasheski Kevin E, Laciny Erin, Overton E, Reeds Dominic N, Harrod Michael, Baldwin Steven, Dávila-Román Victor G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
Subjects:
Pathophysiologic molecular-level biomarker
Atherogenesis
Non-invasive imaging
Infectious disease
Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/9/1/26

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