Impact of chronic hepatitis C on mortality in cirrhotic patients admitted to intensive-care unit.

Alejandro Álvaro-MecaMaría A Jiménez-SousaAlexandre BoyerJosé MedranoHolger ReulenThomas KneibSalvador Resino García

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2016)

CHC was associated with an increased risk of death in cirrhotic patients admitted to ICUs, particularly in patients with compensated cirrhosis and severe sepsis.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
cardiovascular events
early onset
acute kidney injury
risk factors
liver fibrosis
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
drug induced