Characteristics of the MESA sample population being studied.

Data are from MESA exam 4 (2005–2007) unless otherwise noted. *: Data are from MESA baseline (exam 1; 2000–2002). **: Includes all participants with incident cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, resuscitated cardiac arrest, definite or probable angina, and stroke) from baseline through the start of exam 4. AU: Agatston units; BMI: Body mass index; CAC: Coronary artery calcification; CMV: Cytomegalovirus; CRP: C-reactive protein; CVD: Cardiovascular disease; HSV: Herpes simplex virus; IL-6: Interleukin-6; IMT: Intimal media thickness.