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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Main Authors: Maryam Moini, Mitra Yazdani Sarvestani, Mesbah Shams, Masood Nomovi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2354253