Greater cirrhosis severity is associated with a higher prevalence of echocardiographically defined cirrhotic cardiomyopathy
A study of 77 patients with cirrhosis found that higher disease severity scores, specifically MELD and Child-Pugh, are significantly associated with cardiac dysfunction. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring heart health in patients with advanced liver disease.
Why it matters
Identifying cardiac risks in cirrhosis patients early can help clinicians improve management strategies and patient outcomes across the liver-heart-kidney axis.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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