Risk Stratification and Prognosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Patients With Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease Referred for Stress Echocardiography

Abstract

SE can effectively risk-stratify and prognosticate patients with HIV. The presence of ischemia and scar during SE provides independent and incremental prognostic value over traditional variables. A normal SE response portends a benign prognosis even in this high-risk subset.