Heart Artery Calcium Scan in People Living with HIV in Mexico
Uses a simple CT scan to measure calcium in heart arteries in adults with HIV.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Coronary Artery Calcium Score in HIV Mexican Population (The CACsHIVMex Study)
Key facts
- Where
- León, MexicoSee the site
Where in Mexico
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro SocialLeón, MexicoNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
- Trial code
- NCT07662161
- Record updated
- 23 June 2026
- Original description
The risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is increased in people with HIV infection, including young patients and those with few traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV is due to accelerated atherosclerosis, caused by chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation. The measurement of coronary calcium using plain computed tomography is a subclinical indicator of coronary atherosclerosis and is associated with the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in the general population.Read full original descriptionShow less
Coronary Artery Calcium Score in HIV Mexican Population (The CACsHIVMex Study)
The risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is increased in people with HIV infection, including young patients and those with few traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV is due to accelerated atherosclerosis, caused by chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation. The measurement of coronary calcium using plain computed tomography is a subclinical indicator of coronary atherosclerosis and is associated with the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in the general population.
Inclusion: Patients who have been diagnosed with HIV infection for more than 6 months; Undetectable viral load.
Exclusion: Patients who have previously taken statins; Patients with chronic ischemic heart disease that has required stenting or revascularization.