The Risk of Large-Artery Atherosclerotic Stroke is Proportionally Greater than Cardioembolic Stroke in HIV-Infected Individuals Compared to HIV-Uninfected Controls (P4.304)

CONCLUSIONS: HIV-infected individuals with well-controlled infection may be at proportionally greater risk for large artery atherosclerotic versus cardioembolic stroke compared to uninfected individuals. Additional studies are warranted to confirm this association and explore potential mechanisms underlying this difference, including the role of chronic inflammation.Disclosure: Dr. Price has received personal compensation for activities with Abbott Laboratories as a speaker. Dr. Hsue has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kim has received research support from SanBio, Inc.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Chow, F., Price, R., Hsue, P., Kim, A. Tags: NeuroAIDS Source Type: research