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Alcohol-related cirrhosis is associated with high coronary artery calcium scores in patients undergoing evaluation for orthotopic liver transplantation.

Karim BenrajabMacy GodmanSaad Emhmed AliVincent SorrellFady SalamaMalay B ShahXiaonan MeiAnna C Dela CruzRoberto Gedaly
Published in: Clinical transplantation (2021)
Alcohol-related liver disease, male gender, and hypertension were significantly associated with an increased CAC score >100. However, alcohol-related liver disease was the only factor associated with CAC score >300.
Keyphrases
  • coronary artery
  • patients undergoing
  • blood pressure
  • alcohol consumption
  • mental health
  • pulmonary hypertension