Fatty liver Patients' heart danger revealed by simple scans

NCT ID NCT04774302

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 292 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to see if the amount of scarring in the liver is linked to heart disease risk. Researchers used painless imaging tests to measure liver stiffness and coronary calcium. The goal was to better understand which NAFLD patients might need heart screening.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinique Pasteur

    Toulouse, 31 076, France

  • Hôpital St Joseph

    Marseille, 13285, France

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