Neurovascular alterations in chronic hepatitis C: a case-control study

Neurovascular alterations in chronic hepatitis C: a case-control study

Introduction: Hepatitis C is a major health problem: approximately 170 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus worldwide. It is unclear whether chronic hepatitis C affects atherosclerosis and whether it can cause endothelial and/or autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction. <br /&...

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Main Authors: Valentina Vedovetto, Franca Bilora, Liliana Chemello, Luisa Cavalletto, Alberto Rossato, Francesco Veronese, Anna Gottardo, Antonio Pagnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Chronic hepatitis C
Intima-media-thickness
Flow-mediated dilatation test
Autonomic nervous system
Cardiovascular risk
Endothelial dysfunction.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/145

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