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M. García-eliz

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Beyond cure

2015

PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this review was to define the implication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication in patients with cirrhosis. RECENT FINDINGS Sustained virologic response (SVR) is associated with a favourable outcome in patients with cirrhosis especially in the presence of regression of cirrhosis but also with extrahepatic outcomes regarding health-related quality of life, risk of diabetes, risk of cardiovascular diseases and control of HIV replication by antiretroviral therapy. In patients with decompensated cirrhosis identifying the point of no return where viral eradication is not followed by clinical improvement is extremely relevant. A strict follow-up is needed in order to…

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