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Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... Infections Alcohol-Associated ... Hepatitis (AAH) ... #Cirrhosis #Hepatology ... gastroenterology #management
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
Hepatitis (AH) ... >1.5, and both values ... use assessment ... #Hepatitis #AH ... #hepatology #criteria
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease algorithm.
 
For those patients with NAFLD or liver disease of unknown aetiology,
Non-alcoholic fatty ... Initial assessment ... with values <1.3 ... algorithm #Referral #Management ... #Hepatology
Clinical Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis
 - Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 - Ongoing consumption
>1.5, and both values ... use assessment ... ., AST or >400 IU ... Hepatitis #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #AIH
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
hepatitis, or acute ... liver failure ... sympathetic + ADH ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology