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D M Hill, S E Warren, J A Mitas

    Southern Medical Journal
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    Acute congestive heart failure after cardiac surgery can lead to fulminant hepatic failure. This condition presents as jaundice and coma, indicating severe liver dysfunction and metabolic encephalopathy.

    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Cardiology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is a rare but severe complication.
    • Congestive heart failure (CHF) has been anecdotally linked to liver dysfunction.

    Observation:

    • Two patients developed jaundice and coma post-cardiac surgery.
    • Clinical, biochemical, and histological data were collected.

    Findings:

    • Patients exhibited low cardiac output and elevated liver enzymes (bilirubin, LDH, SGOT, ALP).
    • Prolonged prothrombin time and centrizonal hepatocyte necrosis with sinusoidal dilatation were observed.
    • No alternative causes for hepatic dysfunction were identified.

    Implications:

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  • Acute postoperative congestive heart failure is a potential cause of FHF.
  • This highlights the critical interplay between cardiac and hepatic function.
  • Early recognition of cardiac dysfunction is crucial in postoperative liver failure.