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World Journal of Gastroenterology
The correlation between incidental NAFLD and carotid atherosclerosis
November 9th, 2009
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is often caused by abdominal obesity, which is also one of the main causes of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The latter, in turn, is an important cardiovascular risk factor, and has been found to be associated with the presence of carotid atherosclerotic lesions. It is therefore understandable that an association may exist between NAFLD and carotid lesions. Although the association between NAFLD and carotid lesions is plausible and demonstrated, its practical implications have not been fully understood. A research article to be published on October 14, 2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2009-11-09)
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