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Viral load of the human immunodeficiency virus could be an independent risk factor for endothelial dysfunction

Arnon Blum, Vered Hadas, Michael Burke, Israel Yust, Ada Kessler

Clinical Cardiology · 2005 · 80 citations · 20 references

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High viral load appears to be associated with endothelial dysfunction in patients with HIV. This preliminary observation supports the infectious theory that viruses may play an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

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