Prognostic value of viral eradication for major adverse cardiovascular events in hepatitis C cirrhotic patients

Conclusion In patients with compensated HCV-related cirrhosis, Asian ethnic origin, arterial hypertension, smoking and low serum albumin are independent predictive factors of cardiovascular events, while a sustained virological response is associated with a decreased rate of cardiovascular events.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research