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Atherosclerosis is associated with a higher risk of hepatic steatosis in HIV-infected patients

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular Diseases (CD) have emerged as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV population. Some studies have reported higher carotid Intima Media Thickness (c-IMT), a measure of subclinical atherosclerosis (AT), in this cohort of patients. METHODS: . RESULTS: . DISCUSSION: Our results highlight the presence of AT in HIVinfected persons and its association with fatty liver disease; therefore, HS assessment in HIV population results crucial to predict AT and CD.

Source: Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene

DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2017.58.3.621

Authors: Zizza, Antonella, Guido, Marcello, Tumolo, Maria Rosaria, De Donno, Antonella, Bagordo, Francesco, Grima, Pierfrancesco

Institutions: National Research Council, University of Salento, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica

Language: English

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2767558583

FWCI: 0.261

Cites: 50

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10