NAFLD: Getting to the heart of NAFLD

摘要

New research demonstrating marked changes in cardiac structure and function in adults with NAFLD confirms that the effects of NAFLD extend beyond the liver. "NAFLD is associated with an excess cardiovascular disease risk, which may represent a greater burden of the condition at a population level," explains author Michael Trenell from Newcastle University, UK. "Despite the increased likelihood of cardiovascular complications, surprisingly little is known about cardiac function in people with NAFLD," he adds.