Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular concerns: The time for hepatologist and cardiologist close collaboration |
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Authors: | Haleh Ashraf Shahrokh Karbalai Raika Jamali |
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Affiliation: | Haleh Ashraf, Shahrokh Karbalai, Raika Jamali, Research Development Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1938934131, Iran |
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Abstract: | Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most common chronic liver cell damage worldwide. It is strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). There are not enough recommendations for screening subjects with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis, who are not candidates for liver transplantation, nor who are asymptomatic with NAFLD without cirrhosis. In the current comprehensive narrative review, we aimed to evaluate the associations between CVD and NAFLD. Distinguishing the mechanisms linking these two disorders offers the opportunity to develop targeted therapies. Moreover, we will discuss screening approaches (whom and how-to) and treatment modalities proposed to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with NAFLD. |
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Keywords: | Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis Cardiovascular disease Screening Atherosclerosis Risk scores Metabolic syndrome |
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