Hepatic perfusion as a new predictor of prognosis and mortality in critical care patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Hepatic perfusion as a new predictor of prognosis and mortality in critical care patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Background and aimsLiver diseases are frequent causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Liver diseases can lead to cirrhosis, with the risk of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). For the detection of changes in hepatic hemodynamics, Doppler ultrasonography is a well-established method. We inv...

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Main Authors: Johannes Vogg, Constantin Maier-Stocker, Stefan Munker, Alexander Mehrl, Sophie Schlosser, Hauke Christian Tews, Karsten Gülow, Martina Müller, Stephan Schmid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
liver disease
liver cirrhosis
acute-on-chronic liver failure
liver perfusion
doppler ultrasound
critical care medicine
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1008450/full

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