Is the immediate reversal of diastolic dysfunction of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy after liver transplantation a sign of the metabolic etiology?
Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy currently is believed to be a multifactorial entity. This communication describes a case of immediate intraoperative recovery of diastolic function following liver transplantation. This suggests that an underlying metabolic inhibition of myocardial metabolism is an important factor in the development of cardiomyopathy in end-stage liver disease. Liver Transpl 15:1417-1419, 2009. (c) 2009 AASLD.
Fukazawa
Kyota
K
Division of Solid Organ Transplant, Department of Anesthesiology, Preoperative, and Pain Management, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Gologorsky
Edward
E
Manmohansingh
Vinaya
V
Nishida
Seigo
S
Vigoda
Michael M
MM
Pretto
Ernesto A
EA
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