Use of statins, amiodarone, direct oral anticoagulants and NSAIDs in chronic liver disease: a guide for general clinicians

Sileno, Sean; Chirila, Razvan M.; Harris, Dana M.

doi:10.2478/rjim-2020-0018

Abstract

Patients with chronic liver disease have associated comorbidities that require treatment, including cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, cerebrovascular accidents and pain. These medications may affect the liver disease. Due to the complexity of medical problems in patients with chronic liver disease, treating clinicians benefit from targeted guidance for their care.

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Use of statins, amiodarone, direct oral anticoagulants and NSAIDs in chronic liver disease: a guide for general clinicians

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