Relationship between Inflammatory Markers, Endothelial Activation Markers, and Carotid Intima‐Media Thickness in HIV‐Infected Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy

Abstract

Enhanced endothelial activation, inflammation, and increased carotid IMT occur in HIV-infected patients despite antiretroviral therapy. Inflammatory markers are associated with endothelial activation, and both are associated with internal carotid artery IMT, supporting a potential role of inflammation in endothelial activation and cardiovascular disease in HIV infection.