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The association of clinical characteristics and liver stiffness measurement with liver viscosity measured by shear wave elastography in patient with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Cover

The association of clinical characteristics and liver stiffness measurement with liver viscosity measured by shear wave elastography in patient with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Asian Biomedicine
Volume 20 (2026): Issue 1 (February 2026)
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Figures & tables

Figures & Tables

Figure 1.

The image of a Vi.PLUS measurement, which was performed in a NAFLD patient. The viscosity is displayed in the left part of the image. Colors close to yellow white are indicative of high viscosity, while red means low viscosity. Numeric Vi.PLUS results (expressed in Pa.S) are shown on the left side of the image. NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; SD, standard deviation; SI, stability index; Vi.PLUS, Viscosity plane-wave ultrasound.

Figure 2.

Relationship between BMI and Vi.PLUS; Pearson correlation coefficient, r = 0.27. BMI, body mass index; Vi.PLUS, Viscosity plane-wave ultrasound.

Figure 3.

Relationship between LSM by MRE and Vi.PLUS; Pearson correlation coefficient, r = 0.74. LSM, liver stiffness measurement; MRE, magnetic resonance elastography; Vi.PLUS, Viscosity plane-wave ultrasound.

Displays the main characteristics of the patients and measurements

Parameter (mean ± SD)n = 149
Age (years)55.8 ± 13.6
Gender
  Males78/149 (52.3%)
  Females71/149 (47.7%)
  BMI (kg/m2)27.7 ± 4.6
  Abdominal circumference (cm)96.2 ± 13.9
  AST (U/L)26.5 ± 11.7
  ALT (U/L)35.9 ± 23.5
  Vi.PLUS (Pa.S)2.0 ± 0.5
  LSM by MRE (kPa)2.6 ± 1.1
LF distribution by MRE
  Normal63.1% (94/149)
  Normal or inflammation18.1% (27/149)
  Stage 1–2 fibrosis6.7% (10/149)
  Stage 2–3 fibrosis1.3% (2/149)
  Stage 3–4 fibrosis5.4% (8/149)
  Stage 4 fibrosis5.4% (8/149)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/abm-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 1875-855X | Journal ISSN: 1905-7415
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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 7
Published on: Feb 27, 2026
Published by: Chulalongkorn University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 6 issues per year
Keywords:
liver fibrosis,
liver inflammation,
magnetic resonance elastography,
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,
viscosity plane-wave ultrasound
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© 2026 Anchasa Opasatian, Natthaporn Tanpowpong, Pisit Tangkijvanich, published by Chulalongkorn University
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