Fatty Liver Index as a proxy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease: The Suita Study
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in developed countries, but its role in predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) needs further investigation. Herein, we studied the association between NAFLD and the risk of CVD, stroke, and coronary heart disease (CHD) among Japanese people.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Ahmed Arafa, Rena Kashima, Chisa Matsumoto, Yoshihiro Kokubo Source Type: research
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