Is MASLD Just a Liver Disease? MYTH: MASLD primarily affects the liver and has…

Is MASLD Just a Liver Disease?

MYTH: MASLD primarily affects the liver and has limited implications for other organ systems.

FACT: MASLD is closely associated with cardiometabolic abnormalities, including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and hypertension. Cardiovascular risk assessment is an important component of comprehensive patient management.

Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12150358/

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