The Liver in Heart Failure and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease.

Liver disease is common in patients with heart failure, often resulting from hepatic congestion and decreased perfusion due to reduced cardiac output. Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are particularly susceptible to hepatic injury due to their complex physiology, both before and following surgical interventions. Individuals with single-ventricle CHD who have undergone the Fontan procedure are especially prone to developing Fontan-associated liver disease (FALD). Screening and managing FALD remains challenging, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach to guide patient-care and to deepen the understanding of liver disease in the context of CHD.

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Author Matthew Robert Kappus Medicine, Gastroenterology