Sublingual microcirculatory alterations in cirrhotic patients

ConclusionsCirrhosis is associated with microcirculatory alterations that can be easily monitored in the sublingual mucosa. Alterations included decreased density and proportion of perfused vessels, and hyperdynamic microvessels. The most striking finding, however, was the microvascular heterogeneity. Patients with spider angiomas had more severe alterations. Larger studies should clarify the relationship between microcirculatory abnormalities and outcome.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Microcirculation - March 12, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Esteban Gonzalez Ballerga, Mario Omar Pozo, Paolo Nahuel Rubatto Birri, Vanina Siham Kanoore Edul, Juan Antonio Sorda, Jorge Daruich, Arnaldo Dubin Tags: Original Research Source Type: research