Evaluation of Adrenal Function in Nonhospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis
Background. Patients with cirrhosis and advancing hepatic insufficiency may show various degrees of other organ malfunction, including brain, kidney, and lung. Several studies have also shown a high prevalence of adrenal insufficiency in cirrhotic patients that may cause hemodynamic instability. Mat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2354253 |