Reply to “The Relationship of Hyperdynamic Circulation and Cardiodynamic States in Cirrhosis”
We appreciate Dr. Alvarado and colleagues ’ comments regarding our study published in Journal of Hepatology describing that different cardiodynamic states (as determined by cardiac index at rest in a supine position) and systemic inflammation (as assessed by an elevated serum C reactive protein, CRP) are independent predictors of disease outcomes in both compensated and decompensated patients with cirrhosis. [1]
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Laura Turco, Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao, Rosario Rossi, Erica Villa, Filippo Schepis Source Type: research