FREQUENCY OF AUTONOMIC CARDIOVASCULAR DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH DECOMPENSATED CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Authors

  • Afshan Siddiqui DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Aisha Ahmed ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL
  • Sadia Iqbal DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Firasat Waqar ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MEDICINE
  • Salma Salman DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
  • Baquar Raza ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v53i3.1954

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of autonomic cardiovascular dysfunction in patents with decompensated cirrhosis.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from august 2018 to January 2019 at department of medicine, Abbassi Shaheed hospital. A total of 187 diagnosed patients of decompensated chronic liver disease were consecutively included. Lying and standing BP were taken for orthostatic hypotension while 1 minute ECG was recorded for decrease in HRV during breathing.

Results: Out of 187, 72.7% had autonomic cardiovascular dysfunction.

Conclusion: Almost two thirds of cirrhotic were found to have hemodynamic alterations. Treatment is largely supportive and empiric. Further studies are needed to recognize the burden of autonomic dysfunction.

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Author Biographies

Afshan Siddiqui, DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MEDICINE

Aisha Ahmed, ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MEDICINE

Sadia Iqbal, DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MEDICINE

Firasat Waqar, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MEDICINE

ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL

Salma Salman, DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SENIOR REGISTRAR MEDICINE

Baquar Raza, ABBASI SHAHEED HOSPITAL

SENIOR REGISTRAR MEDICINE

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Published

2020-11-07

How to Cite

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Siddiqui A, Ahmed A, Iqbal S, Waqar F, Salman S, Raza B. FREQUENCY OF AUTONOMIC CARDIOVASCULAR DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH DECOMPENSATED CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE. Pak Heart J [Internet]. 2020Nov.7 [cited 2024Nov.24];53(3). Available from: https://pakheartjournal1.pcs.org.pk/index.php/pk/article/view/1954

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 3 (2020): Pakistan Heart Journal

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Original Article

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