Cardiac Cirrhosis

Cardiac cirrhosis is end-stage fibrotic nodular liver from chronic right-sided heart failure/constrictive pericarditis, presenting with ascites, hepatomegaly, jaundice, and synthetic dysfunction. Treatment: treat underlying heart failure (diuretics/afterload reduction/heart transplant); treat constrictive pericarditis (pericardiectomy); manage complications (ascites/varices/encephalopathy); monitor liver enzymes/synthetic function; avoid hepatotoxins; nutritional support; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Ascites; hepatomegaly; jaundice; by chronic right-heart failure

Causes and Pathogenesis

Chronic passive hepatic congestion causes fibrosis/nodular regeneration.

Treatment

Treat heart failure/pericarditis; manage complications; monitor liver

Preventive Measures

Early treatment of heart failure/pericarditis; monitor liver function.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology/Hepatology/Cardiac-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.