Coronary atherosclerotic lesions in human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients: a histopathologic study

Abstract Background Studies suggest human immunodeficiency virus–positive (HIV+) patients have an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), yet little is known about the histopathology, severity, or distribution of lesions. Methods The coronary arteries of 66 deceased AIDS patients and 19 HIV...

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Published in:Cardiovascular pathology 2009, Vol.18 (1), p.28-36
Main Authors: Micheletti, Robert G, Fishbein, Gregory A, Fishbein, Michael C, Singer, Elyse J, Weiss, Robert E, Jeffries, Robin A, Currier, Judith S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Adult
AIDS
Atherosclerosis
Body Mass Index
Calcinosis - pathology
Calcium
Coronary Artery Disease - complications
Coronary Artery Disease - pathology
Coronary disease
Coronary Stenosis - pathology
Female
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - pathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pathology
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:Abstract Background Studies suggest human immunodeficiency virus–positive (HIV+) patients have an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), yet little is known about the histopathology, severity, or distribution of lesions. Methods The coronary arteries of 66 deceased AIDS patients and 19 HIV controls (age
ISSN:1054-8807
1879-1336
DOI:10.1016/j.carpath.2007.12.011