title: Hypertension and hepatic steatosis.
abstract: Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is increasingly recognized as a major component of the metabolic (insulin resistance) syndrome. It can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, leading to liver-related mortality. Increasing evidence shows a significant association between hepatic steatosis and hypertension; both are linked to the metabolic syndrome. This review discusses the evidence to support this association, and reviews the diagnosis and management of hepatic steatosis.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology Unit, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK.
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Brookes
authors.forename: Tariq H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Iqbal
authors.forename: Brian T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Cooper