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The association of epicardial adipose tissue with coronary artery calcification among HIV-infected men.

Authors :
Crum-Cianflone NF
Kathiria N
Shauger S
Love K
Boswell G
Source :
AIDS (London, England) [AIDS] 2012 Jul 31; Vol. 26 (12), pp. 1573-6.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Little data exist regarding the association of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and cardiovascular disease among HIV-infected persons. Among 213 HIV-infected men, there was a significant association between protease inhibitor use and increasing EAT volume. EAT was significantly associated with coronary artery calcium greater than 100. The elevated coronary artery disease risk in HIV-infected men may be partially explained by EAT associated with protease inhibitor use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1473-5571
Volume :
26
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AIDS (London, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22713476
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0b013e328355cef8