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ArticleInternational journal of hepatology2021

Role of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) as a Clinical Predictor of Decompensation in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease (CLD).

Harshavardhan Rao B, Priya Nair, Anoop K Koshy, S Krishnapriya, C R Greeshma, Rama P Venu

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Article in International journal of hepatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Harshavardhan Rao BDepartment of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6472-4396
Priya NairDepartment of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9889-2275
Anoop K KoshyDepartment of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5505-9953
S KrishnapriyaHealthcare Research Analyst, Department of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2333-8875
C R GreeshmaDepartment of Biostatistics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5565-0498
Rama P VenuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala 682041, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2251-3942
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionSystemic inflammation triggered by bacterial products like lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the circulation is an important factor leading to decompensation in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has a significant role in innate immune response to LPS in the circulation and could therefore increase the risk for decompensation in patients with CLD. In this study, we have explored the role of HDL-C as a prognostic marker for decompensation.

methodsThis was a prospective, observational, cohort study where consecutive patients with CLD were included. Patients with cholestatic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma were excluded. Fasting lipids were measured in all patients at the time of recruitment. Each patient was carefully followed up for development of decompensation events such as new-onset/worsening ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, or variceal bleed during follow-up.

resultsA total of 170 patients were included (mean age 60 ± 11.5 years, M : F = 6 : 1). At the end of follow-up, 97/170 patients (57%) had decompensation events. Mean HDL-C levels were significantly lower among patients with decompensation (27.5 ± 15 mg/dL vs. 43.5 ± 13.9 mg/dL;

conclusionsHDL-C level (<36.4 mg/dL) is a reliable marker for risk of decompensation and can be a useful addition to existing prognostic scoring systems in CLD. It can be a valuable tool to streamline treatment protocols and prioritise liver transplantation.

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