Cardiovascular problems in cirrhotic patients.
Cardiovascular disease associations with chronic liver disease are identified. The effect of these cardiovascular diseases on the natural history of the underlying liver disease is considered. Their recognition and management is important in the long term care of patients with chronic liver disease, especially those being considered for liver transplantation.
Karasu
Zeki
Z
Ege University Medical School, Izmir.
Mindikoğlu
Ayşe L
AL
Van Thiel
David H
DH
D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015984:Causality; D015897:Comorbidity; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged; D009206:Myocardium / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors