title: Cardiovascular problems in cirrhotic patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Ege University Medical School, Izmir.
authors.forename: Zeki
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Karasu
authors.forename: Ayşe L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Mindikoğlu
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Van Thiel
mesh_terms: 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