Abstract | BACKGROUND & AIMS: METHODS: RESULTS: Hyperdynamic circulation disappeared after liver transplantation in all patients. Results of computed tomography and right-sided heart catheterization performed 6 months later were normal. Follow-up periods currently are 65, 53, and 29 months, and each patient continues to be asymptomatic. CONCLUSIONS: This report suggests that liver transplantation can be considered as an alternative and successful curative treatment that may prevent the irreversible evolution of cardiopulmonary disease.
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Authors | O Boillot, F Bianco, J P Viale, F Mion, I Mechet, D Gille, J Delaye, P Paliard, H Plauchu |
Journal | Gastroenterology
(Gastroenterology)
Vol. 116
Issue 1
Pg. 187-92
(Jan 1999)
ISSN: 0016-5085 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9869617
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Female
- Heart Failure
(complications, prevention & control)
- Hemodynamics
(physiology)
- Humans
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
(complications)
- Liver Circulation
- Liver Function Tests
- Liver Transplantation
- Middle Aged
- Respiratory Function Tests
- Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
(complications, physiopathology, surgery)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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