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Despite its clinical importance, systematic correlations between imaging findings, management strategies and outcomes remain limited, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.\nObjectives: This study aimed to characterise the multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) angiographic features of HALVV and assess their association with intervention and clinical outcomes.\nMethod: A retrospective observational study was conducted at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) between 2018 and 2023. HIV-positive adults with extracranial large-vessel vasculopathy undergoing MDCT angiography were included. Associations between imaging findings, intervention and outcomes were assessed using the Pearson\u2019s chi-squared test (\u03c72) and logistic regression to identify predictors of adverse outcomes.\nResults: A total of 210 patients were included; 90 had aneurysmal disease, and 120 had occlusive disease. Fusiform aneurysms predominated (55.6%), and endovascular intervention was performed in 51.1% of cases. Device-related complications included type I and II endoleaks (13.3%) and stent failure (4.4%). Common iliac artery aneurysm independently predicted adverse device-related outcomes. Occlusive disease was predominantly long segment (85.8%), frequently multivessel (\u2265 3 vessels in 70.8%) and associated with a high amputation rate (53.4%).\nConclusion: Multi-detector CT angiography demonstrates distinct HALVV phenotypes with direct management implications. Endovascular treatment of aneurysmal HALVV shows favourable short-term outcomes but requires vigilant surveillance, particularly with iliac involvement. 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