Shock liver. Case report with long-term survival.
A case of reversible hepatic failure due to cardiogenic shock following acute myocardial infarction is described. The hepatic failure was characterized by portal systemic encephalopathy and markedly abnormal results of liver function tests. Concomitant renal failure required peritoneal dialysis. Long-term survival (nine years) and return of normal liver function were observed.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*; D011379:Prognosis; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000150:complications*