Association of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with cardiovascular disease and subclinical atherosclerosis
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to fatty infiltration of liver in the absence of significant alcohol intake, use of steatogenic medication, or hereditary disorders. It is a common cause of chronic liver disease with a worldwide estimated prevalence ranging from 6.3% to 33%. The NAFL...
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Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2017-07-01
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Series: | Archives of Medical Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/Association-of-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-with-cardiovascular-disease-and-subclinical-atherosclerosis,19,30274,1,1.html |