Comparison of intima-media thickness and ophthalmic artery resistance index for assessing subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV-1-infected patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and antiretroviral treatment are associated with metabolic and cardiovascular complications that potentially increase the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease in this populat...

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Main Authors: Tana Mariangela, De Donno Antonella, Chiavaroli Roberto, Guido Marcello, Grima Pierfrancesco, Zizza Antonella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/9