A constellation of cardiac abnormalities, including blunted contractile responses to stress and repolarization abnormalities, can be found in patients with cirrhosis. So-called cirrhotic cardiomyopathy is now recognized as a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality. In this Review, the authors discuss the clinical features of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy, pathogenic mechanisms underlying the condition, and general diagnostic criteria and treatment measures for cirrhotic cardiomyopathy.
- Seyed A Gaskari
- Hooman Honar
- Samuel S Lee