Arrhythmia risk in liver cirrhosis

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World J Hepatol. Apr 8, 2015; 7(4): 662-672
Published online Apr 8, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i4.662

Table 2 Atrial fibrillation in patients with liver cirrhosis

Higher prevalence due to	Lower prevalence due to
Enlarged left atria (cirrhotic cardiomyopathy)	Accumulation of antiarrhythmic and anti-inflammatory substances
Electrolyte imbalances	Low prevalence of hypertension
Hepatorenal syndrome	Medication: diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, statins
Serum bile acid concentration	Downregulation of beta-adrenergic receptors in the myocardium
Metabolic abnormalities
Inflammatory syndrome
Atrial interstitial fibrosis

ACE: Angiotensin-converting enzyme.

Citation: Mozos I. Arrhythmia risk in liver cirrhosis. World J Hepatol 2015; 7(4): 662-672
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v7/i4/662.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v7.i4.662