Carotid Arteriosclerosis clinical trials at UCSF

1 research study open to eligible people

Carotid arteriosclerosis is when the artery walls in the neck thicken and stiffen. UCSF is studying the effects of menopause and HIV on artery stiffness and blood flow. UCSF is using scans and lab work to measure changes.

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  • Synergistic Effects of Menopause and HIV on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women

    open to eligible females ages 18 years and up

    Menopause is associated with the acceleration of many comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease. Whether HIV and menopause together increase cardiovascular disease risk is a key knowledge gap. The goal of this observational study is to address this knowledge gap by looking at the role of menopause on cardiovascular disease risk factors such as insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and carotid atherosclerosis using previously collected data. The investigators will look at underlying causes for cardiovascular diseases worsening in menopausal women with HIV by looking at the role of increased inflammation in the body and whether this is altered by weight. The investigators achieve this by enrolling participants who are willing to undergo a whole body MRI.

    San Francisco, California

Our lead scientists for Carotid Arteriosclerosis research studies include .

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