3 results
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
Clinical diagnosis ... (AH) • Onset ... gastrointestinal bleed, hypotension ... #AH #hepatology ... #criteria
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... >10 mmHg - clinically ... significant portal HTN Signs ... Cirrhosis/acute hepatitis ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
severe alcoholic hepatitis ... Pathophysiology: • Portal hypertension ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Criteria): • ↑ ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology