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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2024; 16(9): 502-507
Published online Sep 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i9.502
Addressing the alarming link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular mortality in men
Wen-Rui Hao, Chun-Han Cheng, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11002, Taiwan
Chun-Han Cheng, Department of Medical Education, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
Author contributions: Hao WR and Cheng CH primarily responsible for writing; Cheng TH overseeing revisions; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: July 5, 2024
Revised: August 21, 2024
Accepted: September 5, 2024
Published online: September 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Men with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular mortality, which is a major health concern. Early detection and comprehensive management strategies targeting both NAFLD and cardiovascular risk factors are essential to mitigate excess mortality.