Publications by authors named "Arnold Nongmoh Forlemu"
Relation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and carotid artery intimal media thickness as a surrogate for atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) includes a range of liver conditions without heavy alcohol use and can lead to serious issues like cirrhosis; the study aimed to explore its connection to carotid intimal media thickness (C-IMT), a marker for heart disease.
- - A comprehensive review of existing studies indicated no significant C-IMT differences for mild to moderate NAFLD when compared to controls, but severe NAFLD did show a notable difference, particularly in those with or without metabolic syndrome.
- - The findings highlight a significant link between NAFLD and increased C-IMT, suggesting the need for C-IMT assessments in NAFLD patients to gauge their cardiovascular
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality. Findings of microvascular invasion (MVI) in patients with HCC have emerged as an important prognostic factor for poor survival after tumor resection.
Aim: This study evaluated the relation between MVI and HCC within various anatomical Couinaud's segments of the liver.
Multiple Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) is an autosomal recessive disorder that can manifest with hepatic and muscular dysfunction. MADD can be fatal in neonates; however, late-onset MADD has a milder course and often becomes symptomatic during adulthood. A 20-year-old patient presented to the hepatology clinic with elevated liver enzymes and hepatomegaly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtrial septal defects (ASDs) are common congenital heart defects (CHD). The clinical course in patients without closure of the ASD is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in advanced age. A small percentage of patients may develop pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) due to left to right shunting that impacts morbidity and mortality.
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