Prof. Sven Francque
Prof. Dr. Sven Francque obtained his MD at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, in 1994 and was subsequently trained in internal medicine and in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium and at the Department of Hepatology of the Beaujon hospital, Clichy, France.
Burden of Liver-Related Comorbidities in Cardiovascular Disease
In this video Prof. Sven Francque explores that NAFLD is prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease, but this does not prove bidirectional causality. Vascular mechanisms contribute to NASH pathogenesis and drugs used in CVD management show some benefit on NAFLD.
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GETTING TO THE HEART OF NAFLD/NASH – THE CVD PERSPECTIVE (PART 3)
In this video, Prof. Sven Francque (Belgium) discusses how vascular mechanisms contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and how non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD). He also mentions that drugs used to prevent/treat CVD and NAFLD/NASH are safe and those that are used to prevent/treat CVD can have some benefits for NAFLD.
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5Th Global Nash Congress
This slides set presents a detailed review of vascular alterations in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and NASH cirrhosis delivered by Professor Francque, MD, PhD. He highlights that non-fibrotic non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is accompanied by a significant rise in portal pressure. Professor Francque, also explains the effects of intrahepatic vascular resistance increase in NAFLD. To the clinicians, he provides various patient studies, statistics and clinical data on the subject.
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From number-one liver disease to multi-system disease: NASH, a major unmet clinical need
In this opening talk of the 1st PanNASH webinar, Prof. Sven Francque (Belgium), one of the PanNASH editors, explains how NASH, the number-one liver disease, is part of a multisystem disease. He also sheds light on the etiology of this disease, its epidemiology, symptoms and consequences.
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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: the role of PPARs (Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors)
Prof Sven Francque, Belgium, shares highlights from a recent paper in Nature reviews. PPARs regulate metabolism, inflammation and fibrosis, all of which determine NASH progression. Both PPARα-β/δ dual agonism as well as PPARγ agonism have shown beneficial effects on liver histology in phase IIb clinical trials for NASH.
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NAFLD: time to update the terminology? By Prof. S. Francque
2020 started with an important discussion about the terminology to be used regarding Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). In this exclusive interview for the PanNASH web site, Prof Sven Francque discusses the rationale of this change and the possible impact in clinical practice
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NASH and NAFL: it is not only about liver but it is a complex inter-organ crosstalk in which adipose tissue dysfunction is an important driver of the disease.
In this Expert perspective video, Prof Sven Francque explains how to make the distinction between NAFL and NASH. This is important even though in clinical practice there is a continuum between the two. In the pathophysiology of NASH there is a complex interplay between different organs. Adipose tissue dysfunction is an important driver of disease.
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NAFLD: a hegemonic disease by Prof. S. Francque
In this Expert perspective video, Prof Sven Francque explains how to make the distinction between NAFL and NASH. This is important even though in clinical practice there is a continuum between the two. In the pathophysiology of NASH there is a complex interplay between different organs. Adipose tissue dysfunction is an important driver of disease.
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The role of a global holistic approach in NASH management: important messages
Prof. Rautou, France, discusses a critical component of the diagnosis and management of NASH: biomarkers. There are 2 aspects: fibrosis and diagnosis. Diagnosis is a field of investigations. Microvesicles could play a role.
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Important trials during the Liver meeting in Boston
Prof Sven Francque, Belgium discusses the value of the clinical trials results presented in Boston during the Liver meeting 2019.
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Why are PPAR agonists a promising option for the management of NASH ?
Prof. Sven Francque, Chair of the PanNASH initiative reviews the current management options in NASH and the many molecules in development. It sheds light on the rationale for PPAR agonists as a promising and very valuable therapeutic option with systemic potential, for what happens in the liver and outside of the liver.
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Learn more about the burden of the disease, Prof Sven Francque, Belgium
June 12 is dedicated to increasing awareness about non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, among various populations: the general public, at-risk patients, the medical community, public health authorities, and the media.
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