Predictors of hepatorenal syndrome in alcoholic liver cirrhosis

Diagnostical significance of dimethylarginine in the development of hepatorenal syndrome in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

BACKGROUND/AIM Chronic consumption of alcohol during a longer period of time leads to the development of cirrhosis with the reduction in metabolic liver function and disorders in arginine metabolism. Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is the most severe complication of alcoholic liver cirrhosis. The aim of the study was to analyze disorders in arginine metabolism by monitoring concentrations of asymmet...

Hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis: pathogenesis and treatment.

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a major complication in cirrhosis, with an annual incidence in patients with ascites of approximately 8%.1 It develops at the latest phase of the disease and, although initially considered without impact in prognosis (patients would die with and not by the renal failure), there is now evidence that it is an important determinant in survival. There are more reviews ...

Prevalence of Adenocortical Insufficiency in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Cirrhosis with Septic Shock and in Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome

Critical illness is accompanied by the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is highlighted by increased serum corticotropin and cortisol levels. In patients with severe sepsis, the integrity of the HPA axis can be impaired by a variety of mechanisms. These patients typically have an exaggerated proinflammatory response and are considered to be relatively corticoste...

Alcoholic Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Hepatorenal Syndrome In Patients With Cirrhosis Of Liver According To 2007 International Ascites Club Criteria.

BACKGROUND Heptorenal syndrome is a complication of cirrhosis of liver and is characterized by progressive renal failure. This study was done to determine the frequency of hepatorenal syndrome according to 2007 international ascites club criteria among patients of cirrhosis attending Medical Units of Civil hospital Karachi. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study conducted on the hospitalized...