Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Erin Ding

Publications

• Research Article
  High Prevalence of Carotid Plaque Identified Using Standard Carotid Ultrasound Techniques in HIV-Positive Patients with Low to Moderate Vascular Risk
  Author(s): David Nguyen, Vanina Stanek, Silvia Guillemi, Erin Ding, Guillaume Colley, Julio Montaner, Viviane Lima and Gregory BondyDavid Nguyen, Vanina Stanek, Silvia Guillemi, Erin Ding, Guillaume Colley, Julio Montaner, Viviane Lima and Gregory Bondy
  
  Background: People with HIV have an increased risk for developing atherosclerosis. The objective of our study was to measure the prevalence of carotid ultrasound abnormalities in HIV-positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy using routine carotid ultrasound. We examined the association between abnormal carotid ultrasounds and traditional cardiovascular and HIV-related risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on male HIV-positive patients with low-to-moderate cardiovascular risk attending the HIV Metabolic Clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC). Carotid ultrasounds were performed between January 1, 2002 and June 30, 2012, and this information was used to establish patients overall cardiovascular risk. Patient's charts were reviewed to obtain clinical data for traditional and HIV-related risk factors. Antiretroviral treatment information was obtained f.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000338

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