Relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiac alterations

Authors

  • Milena Nascimento Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop
  • Cristina Schmitt Gregolin Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop
  • Renata Azevedo Melo Luvizotto Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9548-6338
  • Antonio Carlos Cicogna Faculdade de Medicina - UNESP - Campus Botucatu http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-6523
  • Andre Ferreira Nascimento Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36560/14420211248

Keywords:

: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiac remodeling, cardiac dysfunction

Abstract

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) is the most chronic liver disease worldwide, being an important risk factor for the cardiovascular disease. The coronary heart disease (CHD) is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with NAFLD. However, evidence also indicates that NAFLD does not affect only blood vessels but also alters myocardial function and structure in both adults and children, calling attention that cardiac alterations may be a risk factor for the worsening prognosis and quality of life of NAFLD patients. In this narrative review we explore the body of data that support the association between NAFLD and the risk of cardiac complications. In addition, we presented the putative pathophysiology mechanism involved in this relationship.

Published

2020-10-02

How to Cite

Nascimento, M., Gregolin, C. S., Luvizotto, R. A. M., Cicogna, A. C., & Nascimento, A. F. (2020). Relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiac alterations. Scientific Electronic Archives, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.36560/14420211248