Hepatic perfusion as a new predictor of prognosis and mortality in critical care patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Background And Aims: Liver diseases are frequent causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Liver diseases can lead to cirrhosis, with the risk of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). For the detection of changes in hepatic hemodynamics, Doppler ultrasonography is a well-established method.