Influence of esophageal variceal bleeding on iron status in chronic hepatitis C patients.

Background: Disorders of serum iron balance are frequently observed in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients. Iron overload as well as iron deficiency anemia are common clinical findings in these patients. Variceal bleeding is also a common complication.

Prediction of cardiac complications after liver transplantation.

Background: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) stresses the cardiovascular system, and cardiac complications after OLT are common.

Methods: Hundred ninety-seven patients (>or=40 years) who had OLT from 2002 to 2007 were reviewed to identify predictors of cardiac complications within 6 months after transplantation.

Results: Median age was 56 years (40-75 years); 69% men.