Disturbed liver function in heart transplantation candidates: two case reports.

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Hepatology
• Transplantation Medicine

Background:

• Patients undergoing heart transplantation frequently exhibit abnormal liver function.
• Assessing the etiology and prognosis of liver disease in these candidates is crucial.

Observation:

• Two cases of jaundice in heart transplant candidates were analyzed.
• A four-year investigation focused on heart transplant patients with impaired liver function.

Findings:

• "Cirrhose cardiaque" (cardiac cirrhosis) was not diagnosed in any investigated patients.
• Liver function tests generally improved and normalized post-successful heart transplantation.

Implications:

• The findings suggest that severe hepatic dysfunction in heart transplant candidates may not be indicative of irreversible "cardiac cirrhosis".
• Successful heart transplantation can lead to the recovery of liver function, improving patient outcomes.
• Further research into the reversibility of liver dysfunction post-transplant is warranted.