title: Cirrhosis: a consequence of chronic liver disease.
abstract: The definition, etiology, and pathophysiology of cirrhosis are discussed. The author also discusses therapy for cirrhosis, which is directed at treating the primary etiology as well as controlling the common secondary complications of the disease.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002415:Cats; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D004285:Dogs; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*