PET Imaging Reveals Early Pulmonary Perfusion Abnormalities in HIV Infection Similar to Smoking

Conclusion: In nonsmokers living with well-controlled HIV and minimal radiographic emphysema, HIV infection contributes to pulmonary perfusion abnormalities similar to smokers. These data indicate the onset of subclinical pulmonary perfusion abnormalities that could herald the development of significant lung disease in these susceptible individuals.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - February 23, 2021 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Kohli, P., Kelly, V. J., Hibbert, K. A., Corleis, B., Kone, M., Cho, J. L., DeFaria-Yeh, D., Kwon, D. S., Medoff, B. D., Harris, R. S., Winkler, T. Tags: Clinical Source Type: research