Ultrasound measurement of visceral fat in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis

Ultrasound measurement of visceral fat in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis

Background/Aim. Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a progressive, chronic liver disease with elevated serum lipids, but it is unclear whether hyperlipidemia in PBC patients is associated with atherosclerosis. Metabolic syndrome promotes development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease relat...

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Main Authors: Alempijević Tamara, Ješić Rada, Svorcan Petar, Sokić-Milutinović Aleksandra, Kovačević Nada, Radaljac Tatjana, Popović Dragan, Popović Dušan Đ., Krstić Miodrag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2011-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
liver cirrhosis, biliary
subcutaneous fat, abdominal
obesity
caradiovascular diseases
risk factors
ultrasonography
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2011/0042-84501109739A.pdf
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