High-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels predict survival and are related to haemodynamics in alcoholic cirrhosis
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Inflammation may be implicated in the haemodynamic deterioration and in the development of complications in patients with cirrhosis. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a marker of low-grade inflammation, and predicts outcomes in patients at risk of ischaemic heart disease. Proinflammatory cytokines reflect immune activation and have been found to be elevated in cirrhosis. We investigated a possible association between markers of inflammation and splanchnic and systemic haemodynamics, complications and survival in patients with cirrhosis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 619-26 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 0954-691X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
ID: 40139985