Connecting the Dots: Cardio-Hepatology and the Intertwined Relationship Between Heart and Liver Diseases

As the number of patients living with heart failure and congenital heart disease continues to grow, understanding the intricate relationship between cardiac and hepatic pathologies has become more crucial than ever. “Cardio-Hepatology: Connections Between Hepatic and Cardiovascular Disease” by Tatsunori Taniguchi delves into the direct connection between the heart and liver, highlighting how liver diseases can predispose to impairment in heart functioning and vice versa.

The Importance of Early Detection and Management

It is essential to know when and how to test for liver disease in patients with heart failure and/or congenital heart disease, as well as how to interpret abnormal test results and provide appropriate management. This comprehensive review provides guidance on limiting, avoiding, or postponing the impairment in liver functioning induced by heart diseases and vice versa, based on scientific evidence and pathophysiology knowledge.

A Comprehensive Review of Cardio-Hepatology

This extended review of the medical literature covers all current knowledge about the interactions between heart and liver pathologies. It provides valuable insights for researchers interested in the connection between cardiology and hepatology, as well as clinicians making therapeutic decisions for patients suffering from heart or liver chronic diseases.

Key Takeaways

• Reviews and discusses all current knowledge about the interactions between heart and liver pathologies
• Provides guidance on current topics surrounding the assessment of the liver in heart failure
• Presents important clinical cardiovascular assessments in cirrhotic patients

Publisher: Elsevier Science; Publication Date: September 20, 2022; Language: English; ISBN: 9780128173947, 9780128173954