Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5950021 | Atherosclerosis | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our study demonstrated a strong association of carotid IMT and hsCRP with all-cause death in this HIV-infected population despite being similar with respect to exposure to antiretroviral medications. Together these surrogate markers may be indices of chronic inflammation and unfavorable outcomes in HIV-positive patients.
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Authors
Alexandra Mangili, Joseph F. Polak, Lien A. Quach, Jul Gerrior, Christine A. Wanke,