Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non Alcoholic Steato-Hepatitis are Multisystemic Diseases: Review for Intensivists
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-016-1253-9Keywords:
Diaphragmatic dysfunction, Inspiratory muscle training, Mechanical ventilation, Physiotherapy, WeaningAbstract
NAFLD and NASH are multisystemic disease linked to metabolic syndrom, insulin resistance and obesity. Cardiovascular abnormalities are common in NAFLD and are the principal cause of mortality in the disease, follow by neoplasia and liver complications. The biopharmaceutical research is developping new target in NASH with the aim of reversion NASH without worsening fibrosis. NAFLD is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in Western countries and should be the first indication for liver transplantation in near years in USA. NAFLD presents as such a major interest for the physician intensivist.