CORRECTION OF MICROCIRCULATORY DISORDERS IN NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE PATIENTS

Aim: to study the functional state of the kidneys in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Materials and methods. 144 patients with CHF aged 45-70 years were divided into two groups: group 1 — persons with CHF and NAFLD, group 2 — CHF without NAFLD. A clinical examination was performed, the indices of FLI steatosis and NFS liver fibrosis were calculated, the functional state of the kidneys and the adipokine status were evaluated.Results. The main group of patients with CHF and NAFLD is mainly represented by people with grade I obesity (73 (84%) vs 5 (9%), p<0.05). Among patients with CHF and NAFLD, a clinically significant decrease in GFR<60 ml/min/1.73 m2 was significantly more often detected compared to patients with CHF without NAFLD (37% vs 21% in groups 1 and 2, respectively). The level of albuminuria was significantly higher in the group of patients with CHF and NAFLD (200.7±22.3 [54.7;390] vs 92.6±23.4 [10.2;188.7] mg/g in groups 1 and 2, respectively). The percentage of individuals with an AU/CR. urine ratio >30 mg/g was statistically significantly higher in group 1 compared to group 2 (82.1 vs 51.1% in groups 1 and 2, respectively). The level of serum leptin was significantly higher and the concentration of serum adiponectin was significantly lower compared to group 2 in the main group of patients with CHF and NAFLD compared to the control group. There was a significantly higher occurrence of insulin resistance in patients with CHF and NAFLD. Correlation analysis revealed the presence of statistically significant associations between the parameters characterizing the functional state of the kidneys and the indices of FLI, NFD, adipokines, and the severity of insulin resistance.Conclusion. In patients with CHF and NAFLD, a significant deterioration in the functional state of the kidneys was found, in comparison with patients with “isolated” CHF with comparable FC.

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Prevalence and staging of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-69013-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alexandria Miller ◽

Jennifer McNamara ◽

Scott L. Hummel ◽

Matthew C. Konerman ◽

Monica A. Tincopa

Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Ejection Fraction ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Preserved Ejection Fraction ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Patients With Heart Failure ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and increased risk of all-cause mortality in elderly patients admitted for acute heart failure

International Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.04.129 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 265 ◽

pp. 162-168 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Filippo Valbusa ◽

Davide Agnoletti ◽

Luca Scala ◽

Cristina Grillo ◽

Pietro Arduini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Failure ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Acute Heart Failure ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Increased Risk ◽

All Cause Mortality ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Vitamin D levels are not associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease severity in a Brazilian population

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000667 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Jeniffer Danielle M. Dutra ◽

Quelson Coelho Lisboa ◽

Silvia Marinho Ferolla ◽

Carolina Martinelli M. L. Carvalho ◽

Camila Costa M. Mendes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Disease Severity ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Hypovitaminosis D ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Vitamin D Levels ◽

The Mean ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract. Some epidemiological evidence suggests an inverse correlation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) frequency and vitamin D levels. Likewise, a beneficial effect of vitamin D on diabetes mellitus (DM) and insulin resistance has been observed, but this is an unsolved issue. Thus, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in a NAFLD Brazilian population and its association with disease severity and presence of comorbidities. In a cross-sectional study, the clinical, biochemical and histological parameters of 139 NAFLD patients were evaluated according to two different cut-off points of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels (20 ng/mL and 30 ng/mL). The mean age of the population was 56 ± 16 years, most patients were female (83%), 72% had hypertension, 88% dyslipidemia, 46% DM, 98% central obesity, and 82% metabolic syndrome. Serum vitamin D levels were < 30 ng/mL in 78% of the patients, and < 20 ng/mL in 35%. The mean vitamin D level was 24.3 ± 6.8 ng/mL. The comparison between the clinical, biochemical and histological characteristics of the patients according to the levels of vitamin D showed no significant difference. Most patients with NAFLD had hypovitaminosis D, but low vitamin D levels were not related to disease severity and the presence of comorbidities.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Overweight Children and its Relationship with Retinol Serum Levels

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831.78.1.27 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 27-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Suano de Souza ◽

Silverio Amancio ◽

Saccardo Sarni ◽

Sacchi Pitta ◽

Fernandes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Lipid Profile ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Thiobarbituric Acid ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Control Group ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the retinol serum levels, lipid profile, and insulin resistance in overweight/obese children. To relate these biochemical variables with the risk of this disease in the population studied. Methods: The study was cross-sectional and prospective, with 46 overweight/obese school children (28 female, 18 male; mean age 8.6 years). The control group consisted of 45 children, paired by age and gender. Hepatic steatosis, evaluated by ultrasound, was classified as normal, mild, moderate, or severe. Also evaluated were serum retinol levels; thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; lipid profile; and fasting glucose and serum insulin levels, used for the calculation of the Homeostasis Model Assessment. Results: Hepatic ultrasound alterations were found in 56.5% and 48,9% of the overweight/obese and control group children, respectively. Presence of obesity was associated with high levels of triglycerides (OR = 4.6; P = 0.002). In the studied children, the risk of steatosis was related to a trend to a higher percentage of retinol inadequacy (OR = 2.8; p = 0.051); there was no association with thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, lipid profile, or insulin resistance. Conclusions: The high frequency of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in both groups, evaluated by hepatic ultrasound, in low-socioeconomic level children, independent of nutritional condition and without significant association with insulin resistance, emphasizes that especially in developing countries, other risk factors such as micronutrient deficiencies (e.g. vitamin A) are involved.

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