J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2018 Nov;36(4):337-340. 10.17340/jkna.2018.4.13.

Recurrent Ischemic Strokes with Progression of Middle Cerebral Artery Stenosis during HIV Treatment

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  • 1Gyeongsang Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Neurology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. skkim.stroke@gmail.com

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can result in ischemic stroke via several mechanisms, including opportunistic infection, vasculopathy, cardioembolism, and coagulopathy. HIV-vasculopathy is related to endothelial dysfunction, stenosis and aneurysm formation, infectious vasculitis, dissection and accelerated atherosclerosis during highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). We represent a case of HIV infection manifested as an acute ischemic stroke attack. After 4 months during HAART, our patient experienced a recurrent ischemic stroke with progression of middle cerebral artery stenosis.

Keyword

HIV; Antiretroviral therapy; highly active; Cerebrovascular disorders

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Atherosclerosis
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Constriction, Pathologic*
HIV Infections
HIV*
Humans
Middle Cerebral Artery*
Opportunistic Infections
Stroke*
Vasculitis
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