B3366 - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiac function in young adults - 06/09/2019
B number:
B3366
Principal applicant name:
Rosalind Tang | Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
Co-applicants:
Dr Abigail Fraser
Title of project:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiac function in young adults
Proposal summary:
Although there are many common risk factors between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiovascular disease, e.g. obesity, NAFLD may be associated with cardiovascular disease, independently from other established cardiovascular risk factors.
Impact of research:
This analysis will contribute to clarifying whether NAFLD is implicated as a causal risk factor in the aetiology of cardiovascular disease or whether it is simply the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome.
Date proposal received:
Tuesday, 3 September, 2019
Date proposal approved:
Friday, 6 September, 2019
Keywords:
Epidemiology, Hypertension, Obesity, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, Medical imaging, Statistical methods, Biological samples -e.g. blood, cell lines, saliva, etc., Blood pressure, BMI, Cardiovascular, Liver function, Methods - e.g. cross cohort analysis, data mining, mendelian randomisation, etc., Statistical methods, Ultrasonography