1159 Systolic and diastolic functions, qt interval and myocardial perfusion imaging in post-viral cirrhosis with and without ascites

Abstract

Results Compared to controls, cirrhotics had lower mean arterial blood pressure (P=0.0421), lower cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides (P=0.0001 for each) and HDL (P>0.05). Cirrhotics had normal left ventricular dimensions and significantly enlarged right ventricular dimensions (P 0.440 seconds) was found in 18/40 patients (45%) vs 1/10 controls (10%) (P= 0.041) with no relation to the severity of liver disease. A mild perfusion defect was found in only 1/40 cirrhotic (2.5%) vs 2/10 controls (20%) (P= 0.097). Conclusions Cirrhotic patients showed right ventricular enlargement, normal left ventricular dimensions and normal systolic function. However, patients with ascites were more likely to have diastolic dysfunction. Although prolonged QT interval is common in cirrhotic patients, myocardial ischemia seems to be uncommon.