ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques Among Ethnically and Racially Diverse HIV Infected and Uninfected Cocaine Users and Non-Users
- Violeta Rodriguez
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - Deborah Jones
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - Stephen Weiss
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine - Mahendra Kumar
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Abstract
HIV conferred additional risk for atherosclerotic plaques to HIV-infected women only. Specific guidelines may be needed to address the specific needs of women living with HIV. Measuring carotid atherosclerotic plaques via ultrasound may be an effective strategy in detecting the early CVD and identifying those in need of intervention.
Epidemiology
