Hepatitis C virus eradication by direct-acting antiviral agents improves carotid atherosclerosis in patients with severe liver fibrosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2018.02.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Recent studies suggest an association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and cardiovascular damage, including carotid atherosclerosis, with a possible effect of HCV clearance on cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to examine whether… read more here.
Keywords: fibrosis; eradication direct; carotid atherosclerosis; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords