Reply to: “It takes two “eyes” to see in depth”

We appreciate Ripoll and colleagues ’ comments regarding our study demonstrating that cardiac index (CI) is an independent predictor of disease outcomes in cirrhosis.1 As stated by Dr. Ripoll and colleagues, our study is the first attempt to give a precise definition of hyperdynamic circulation by using the upper limit of normal CI (>4.2  L/min/m2) as a cut-off. We also described a hypodynamic circulatory state (CI
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research