Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is Associated with Impairment of Ejection Fraction Among Individuals with Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study

ConclusionAmong individuals with morbid obesity, the findings of this study are suggestive that liver fibrosis confirmed by histopathological examination is associated with a slight impairment of left ventricular function. Further studies are needed to confirm this association.

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Source: Obesity Surgery - September 15, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research