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Review
. 2008 Jun;10(3):182-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11906-008-0035-9.

Hypertension and hepatic steatosis

Matthew J Brookes  1 , Tariq H Iqbal, Brian T Cooper
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Review

Hypertension and hepatic steatosis

Matthew J Brookes et al. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2008 Jun.

Abstract

Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) is increasingly recognized as a major component of the metabolic (insulin resistance) syndrome. It can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, leading to liver-related mortality. Increasing evidence shows a significant association between hepatic steatosis and hypertension; both are linked to the metabolic syndrome. This review discusses the evidence to support this association, and reviews the diagnosis and management of hepatic steatosis.

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