Cardiovascular Complications of Terminal Stage Cirrhosis and Related Clinical Significance
- VernacularTitle:终末期肝硬变的心血管系统并发症及其临床意义
- Author:
Gang DONG
;
Bo REN
;
Chen XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cirrhosis;
Cardiovascular;
Haemodynamic;
Complication
- From:
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery
2003;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To introduce the clinical significance and pathophysiologic aspects of the circulatory and cardiac complications in terminal stage cirrhosis.Methods Recently relevant literatures were reviewed and summarized.Results Haemodynamic changes in cirrhosis arose on the basis of combined humoral and nervous dysregulation,with abnormalities in cardiovascular regulation,volume distribution and cardiac performance.Conclusion Comprehending the mechanisms of cardiovascular complications will contribute a lot for the treatment of terminal stage cirrhosis.
