Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as a predictor of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes

Abstract

The article analyzes the literature devoted to modern ideas about NAFLD, and provides data that allow us to consider it as a predictor of the occurrence of various extrahepatic diseases. In most cases, the presence of NAFLD of different stages, having common etiological factors and pathogenesis links, is associated with an increased risk of CVD and DM 2, which adversely affects the quality and life expectancy of patients. The study of these interrelations is of great practical importance, since it will allow timely application of preventive measures of development of concomitant pathologies, carry out routine screening of CVD and DM 2 in patients with NAFLD and modify risk factors.