Subclinical atherosclerosis as detected by carotid ultrasound and associations with cardiac and HIV-specific risk factors; the Archi-Prevaleat project.

Our data show that the current overall percentage of carotid impairments remains high. Colour-Doppler ultrasonography could play a pivotal role in identifying and quantifying atherosclerotic lesions among PLWH, even at a very premature stage, and should be included in the algorithms of comorbidity management of these patients.