Fibrogenesis and inflammation contribute to the pathogenesis of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy

Summary Background Fibrogenesis and inflammation contribute to the progression of cirrhosis. However, it is unknown if these processes also contribute to the development of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy (CCM). Novel magnetic resonance imaging with quantification of the extracellular volume (ECV) provides an estimate of the fibrotic remodelling in the liver and heart. Aim To investigate the relationship between liver and cardiac ECV in cirrhosis and...