ERECTIL (DYS)FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Symptom, Adopting Healthy Life Style, and Quality of Life in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myung Kyung Lee ◽  
Woo Jin CHUNG
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Quadrant Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intensity Of Exercise

Abstract Background: Previous studies have not considered a broad range of symptoms and the association with healthy behavior and quality of life of patients with liver cirrhosis. Objectives: The purposes of the study were to examine the association of symptom with adopting exercise and consuming fruits and vegetables, and to identify factors associated with quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis.Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 91 consecutive patients with liver cirrhosis in one tertiary general hospital in South Korea between February 2016 and January 2017. Each study participant completed a self-administered questionnaire that measured symptom, stage-of-change in performing exercise and consumption of fruits and vegetables, and the Korean version of the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and multiple regression models was used respectively to examine the association of each symptom with engaging in exercise and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables and to evaluate factors affecting quality of life.Results: Experiencing nausea was associated with increased intensity of exercise but experiencing shortness of breath was associated with decreased intensity of exercise. Experiencing right upper quadrant pain was associated with increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and muscle cramps, anorexia, right upper quadrant pain and body pain, itching, ascites or edema, bruising, and change in appearance negatively affected quality of life.Conclusions: The results suggest that the types of symptoms experienced by a patient with liver cirrhosis hinder or promote the patient’s adoption of exercise and dietary behavior. Experiencing symptoms may negatively affect quality of life. Caregivers should provide supportive care to patients with liver cirrhosis, which includes assessing and managing symptoms to improve quality of life.

scholarly journals Left Atrial Function by Speckle Tracking in Liver Cirrhosis. A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-456
Author(s):  
Zuilma Vásquez Ortiz ◽  
Verónica Rendón Bravo ◽  
Pablo Reyes Hernández ◽  
Jorge Osequera Moguel
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Speckle Tracking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Atrial Function ◽  
Left Atrial Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals SPONTANEOUS BACTERIAL PERITONITIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (02) ◽  
pp. 302-306
Author(s):  
Noor Gul ◽  
Tahir Habib Rizvi ◽  
Memoona Alam
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bacterial Peritonitis ◽  
Medical Wards ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: To record frequency of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patientsof liver cirrhosis with low ascitic protein contents. Methodology: This study included 81 patientswith liver cirrhosis with low ascitic proteins level. All the patients were evaluated for the presenceof spontaneous bacterial peritonitis which was described as frequency distribution table. StudyDesign: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Medical wards of DHQ and Allied Hospitals (PunjabMedical College) Faisalabad. Duration of Study: 11th May 2011 to 10th November 2011.Results: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis was present among 29 (35.8%) patients and wasnot present among 52 (64.2%) patients. Conclusion: All the patients with low ascitic proteinlevel should be evaluated for the presence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and antibioticprophylaxis should be considered.

scholarly journals Association between serum irisin concentrations and sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingyuan Zhao ◽  
Xiaoshuang Zhou ◽  
Chengying Yuan ◽  
Rongshan Li ◽  
Yuehong Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lumbar Vertebra ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skeletal Muscle Index ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients

Abstract Sarcopenia is an independent predictor of mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, evidence has emerged that skeletal muscles mediate their protective effect against sarcopenia by secreting myokines. Therefore, we investigated whether irisin was associated with sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. This was an observational cross-sectional study of data collected from 187 cirrhotic patients. Sarcopenia was defined by computed tomography (CT) scans using specific cutoffs of the 3rd lumbar vertebra skeletal muscle index (L3 SMI). Morning irisin levels were obtained in all patients. Of the 187 patients, sarcopenia was noted in 73 (39%). Irisin concentrations were lower in sarcopenic patients (32.40 pg/ml [interquartile range (IQR): 18.70, 121.26], p < 0.001) than in nonsarcopenic patients. There was a weak correlation between L3 SMI and irisin levels (r = 0.516, p < 0.001). Multivariable regression analysis including L3 SMI, body mass index (BMI), very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)-cholesterol, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), adiponectin, and irisin levels showed that L3 SMI (odds ratio [OR] = 0.915, p = 0.023), adiponectin levels (OR = 1.074, p = 0.014), irisin levels (OR = 0.993, p < 0.001) and BMI (OR = 0.456, p = 0.004) were independently associated with sarcopenia. Irisin levels are associated with sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. This paper addresses a gap in the literature and facilitates the future transition into clinical treatment.

scholarly journals Evaluation of platelet count/spleen diameter ratio for detection of oesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis of liver: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Mysore Lakshminarayana ◽  
Shweta Mallikarjun Kumbar ◽  
Manohara Melur Chandregowda ◽  
Kiran Warrier
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Platelet Count ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oesophageal Varices ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gastroesophageal Varices ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Background: Gastroesophageal varices due to portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Gold standard investigation for varices is esophagogastroduodenoscopy and patients are advised to undergo regular follow up based on the risk stratification. But the invasive nature, risk of procedure-related complication and lack of accessibility and affordability makes it important to identify simpler methods to screen patients. Platelet count/spleen diameter (PSD) ratio has been validated as a marker for oesophageal varices (OV) in multiple studies but with varying results. The present study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of PSD ratio in OV.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. Clinical examination, relevant laboratory investigations, abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy were performed and data were recorded. PSD was calculated. Receiver-operator characteristics curves were plotted to determine cut-off values. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were calculated.Results: Total 100 patients were included in this study, out of which 25% of patients did not have varices on endoscopy. The mean PSD was for patients without varices 1242.82 (253.45) and 883.51 (582.38467) for patients with OV. The area-under-curve was 0.823, 95% CI=0.734-0.912, p value=0.000001. The cut-off value for PSD was calculated from the ROC analysis was 1077. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were 76%, 88%, 95% and 55% respectively.Conclusions: PSD ratio is not an efficient parameter for detection of varices in patients with liver cirrhosis. The current evidence does not support its role as a screening test for identification of patients with OV.

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