Hepatosteatosis and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with myocardial infarction

Conclusion Patients with more severe CAD were more likely to have NAFLD. In addition, hepatosteatosis may be associated with coronary plaque instability and high fatty volume. Patients with NAFLD should be screened regularly for other cardiovascular risk factors, and the presence of fatty liver may help better classify these patients.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research