Risk factors for arterial hypertension after liver transplantation

Arterial hypertension represents a common complication of immunosuppressive therapy after liver transplantation (LT). The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension after LT. From a cohort of 323 cirrhotic patients who underwent LT from 2008 to 2012, 270 patients were retrospectively evaluated, whereas 53 (16.4%) patients deceased. Hypertension was defined as blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg in at least two visits and/or the need for antihypertensive therapy.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension - January 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cristina Di Stefano, Ester Vanni, Stefano Mirabella, Ramy Younes, Valentina Boano, Elena Mosso, Elisabetta Nada, Valeria Milazzo, Simona Maule, Renato Romagnoli, Mauro Salizzoni, Franco Veglio, Alberto Milan Tags: Research Article Source Type: research