['D-Dimer elevations have been associated with a striking increase in mortality in HIV-infected patients. However, D-Dimer has not been directly linked to endothelial dysfunction in HIV.', 'In this cross-sectional study, we used flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery to measure endothelial function and several biomarkers to measure systemic inflammation and coagulation activation in HIV-infected adults on stable antiretroviral therapy with HIV-1 RNA levels <400 copies/ml. Multivariable linear regression was used to model FMD by these markers, traditional cardiovascular risk factors and HIV-related characteristics.', 'Analysis included 98 subjects (88% male, median age 47.5 years, CD4(+) T-cells 578.5 cells/mm(3)); all on ART (52% on protease inhibitors). The only factors independently associated with FMD were D-Dimer and body mass index.'] Is elevated D-dimer independently associated with endothelial dysfunction : a cross-sectional study in HIV-infected adults on antiretroviral therapy?