A Meta-Analysis on the Global Prevalence, Risk factors and Screening of Coronary Heart Disease in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Studies examining the association of coronary heart disease (CHD) and NAFLD are cofounded by various cardiometabolic factors particularly diabetes and body mass index. Hence, we seek to explore such association by investigating the global prevalence, independent risk factors and influence of steatosis grade on manifestation of CHD among patients with NAFLD.

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Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 21, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jonathan Zhi Kai Toh, Xin-Hui Pan, Phoebe Wen Lin Tay, Cheng Han Ng, Jie Ning Yong, Jieling Xiao, Jin Hean Koh, En Ying Tan, Eunice Xiang Xuan Tan, Yock Young Dan, Poay Huan Loh, Roger Foo, Nicholas WS. Chew, Arun J. Sanyal, Mark D. Muthiah, Mohammad Shad Source Type: research