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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should ... aminotransferase; ARLD ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #Liver #Enzymes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) - ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Rome IV Criteria ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
TIPS West Haven Criteria ... to maintain 2-3 bowel ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification ... #treatment #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... HPS Diagnostic Criteria ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome ... #treatment #hepatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Macrophage Activation Syndrome ... IL-1 and IL-6, leading ... Histopathologic criteria ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Etiologies of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
 • Inadequate intake - Rare but seen in very strict vegans
stomach acid or enzymes ... pump blockers is leading ... Abnormal small bowel ... insufficiency, blind loops syndromes ... malabsorption syndromes