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Are Direct-Acting Antivirals Effective and Safe for Hepatitis C Patients with Arterial Hypertension? Evidence from a Large Retrospective Real-World Study.
Viruses - 12 Jul 2026
Brzdęk Michał, Rzymski Piotr, Zarębska-Michaluk Dorota, Poniedziałek Barbara, Lorenc Beata, Berak Hanna, Mazur Włodzimierz, Janocha-Litwin Justyna, Tudrujek-Zdunek Magdalena, Sitko Marek, Klapaczyński Jakub, Flisiak Robert
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Background/Objectives: Arterial hypertension (AH) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are interlinked, with AH increasing the risk of severe liver disease and HCV contributing to cardiovascular issues. Treating HCV in hypertensive patients is critical, though data on direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in this group remain limited. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the effects of DAAs in AH patients with...
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