Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its association with cardiovascular disease

Autores: Lizardi Cervera Javier, Aguilar Zapata Daniel Antonio

Resumen

An association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been recently suggested. Indeed, different studies have demonstrated that NAFLD patients present increased subclinical atherosclerosis compared to non-steatosic individuals, and are supported by the few follow-up studies revealing that CVD is the second most common cause of death in NAFLD patients. However, the nature of the relationship NAFLD/CVD is still under debate.

Palabras clave: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NASH and cardiovascular disease.NASH and cardiovascular disease.

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Vol. 9 Núm.1. Julio-Septiembre 2010 Pags. 40-43 Ann Hepatol 2010; Supl.(1)