Cardiovascular complications in liver diseases

[摘要] Observations made in 22 patients with a history of alcoholism, and inadequate diet, and cirrhosis of the liver indicate that the resting cardiac output was elevated in one-third of the patients and was associated with a large stroke volume, normal blood pressure, and low peripheral vascular resistance. Where the cardiac output was high, it was elevated out of proportion to the oxygen consumption, indicating a decreased arteriovenous oxygen difference. It is suggested that dilatation of the peripheral vascular bed is responsible for the increased blood flow.

[发布日期] 2003-12-01