News related to Deltasone (Prednisone) and/or conditions it is approved for
New Cardiology Research Presented At CHEST 2009 Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today [2009.11.05] Coronary Risk Factors Increase After Liver Transplantation (#7991) Patients who have undergone a liver transplant may have a significantly increased risk for developing cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from New York Medical College assessed the incidence of new coronary risk factors and coronary artery disease in 200 patients (mean age, 58 years) after liver transplantation. All patients received prednisone for the first 3 months after transplantation.