Prognostic value of ankle‐brachial index and cardio‐ankle vascular index for mortality and cardiovascular events in older people with HIV on long‐term ART

HIV Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Porntep Amornritvanich, Sarawut Siwamogsatham, Pairoj Chattranukulchai, Monravee Tumkosit, Tanakorn Apornpong, Hay Mar Su Lwin, Napon Hiranburana, Yanisa Jarusyingdumrong, Win Min Han, Stephen Kerr, Anchalee Avihingsanon
DOI: 10.1111/hiv.70244
Cited by: 1
References: 24

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess the association of the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) and ankle-brachial index (ABI) with all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in older people with HIV receiving long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Thailand. METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study of 307 virologically suppressed participants aged ≥50 years who underwent baseline CAVI and ABI measurements. ABI was analysed both as a continuous variable and as a categorical variable using a cut-off

Fields of Study & Subjects

HIV-related health complications and treatments Peripheral Artery Disease Management Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
HIV Medicine
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
27
Issue
8
Pages
1277–1286
Publication date
23 April 2026
Language
EN