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This document summarizes cirrhotic cardiomyopathy (CCM), a condition where liver disease affects heart function. CCM is characterized by a hyperdynamic circulatory state, altered cardiac relaxation and contractility, and electrophysiological abnormalities. It results from impaired beta-receptor function, altered ion channel currents, and increased production of cardiodepressant factors by the liver. CCM is typically asymptomatic at rest but can cause heart failure under stress. Around 40-50% of liver transp

Author
Naomi Ramos
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EN