ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD-PUGH SCORE SEVERITY OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS AND CARDIAC FUNCTION ON ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Liver cirrhosis is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by liver tissue fibrosis and impaired function. The Child-Pugh score is widely used to assess the severity of liver cirrhosis and predict patient prognosis. However, the impact of liver cirrhosis on cardiac function remains a topic of interest and investigation. This comparative study aims to assess the correlation between the Child-Pugh score, reflecting the severity of liver cirrhosis, and cardiac function as evaluated by echocardiography. A total of 120 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis were included in the study. Child-Pugh scores were calculated based on clinical parameters, such as bilirubin levels, albumin, prothrombin time, ascites, and encephalopathy. Echocardiography was performed to evaluate various cardiac parameters, including left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), diastolic dysfunction, and signs of cardiac decompensation. The study findings were statistically analyzed to determine the relationship between Child-Pugh scores and cardiac function. The results of this study may provide valuable insights into the potential cardiac implications of liver cirrhosis severity, aiding clinicians in better managing and predicting complications in patients with this condition.

Keywords:

liver cirrhosis, Child-Pugh score, echocardiography

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