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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2016; 22(4): 1461-1476
Published online Jan 28, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i4.1461
Table 1 The reversibility of hepatitis C virus-associated cardiometabolic diseases after viral clearance
HCV-associated cardiometabolic diseasesReversible after viral clearanceRef.
HypolipidemiaYes[3,110,140-142]
Hepatic steatosisYes[140]
ObesityNo[110]
Glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and diabetesNo[110,143]
Yes[145-148]
Cardiovascular eventsNo[152]
Yes[153-155]