The risk of coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease in patients with hepatitis C: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Some studies suggest that patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease. Unfortunately, available data on this association are widely variable. We have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature to evaluate the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular disease (CCD) associated with HCV.

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Ambrosino P, Lupoli R, Di Minno A, Tarantino L, Spadarella G, Tarantino P, Nasto A, Celentano A, Di Minno MN. The risk of coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease in patients with hepatitis C: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Cardiol 2016;221:746-754

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