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Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Management and Complications ... of Cirrhosis and ... Algorithm Ascites Management ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... Pathophysiology • Indications ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #indications
Disorders of the Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation

Platelets in Cirrhosis
Hypercoagulability in Cirrhosis
Bleeding in Cirrhosis
Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT)
Mesenteric
Platelets in Cirrhosis ... Bleeding in Cirrhosis ... Circulation #Disorders #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology ... #diagnosis #Management
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... Albumin for Management ... of Cirrhosis ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... Hepatitis Procedures Management ... Liver #Failure #Cirrhosis ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
based on symptoms, elevated ... ≥45% and SF is elevated ... Patients with cirrhosis ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
(Mannitol) • Elevated ... intraocular pressure • Elevated ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
B - Treatment Indications ... Family history of cirrhosis ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... HBV #Treatment #Indications ... #management #hepatology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
CIRRHOSIS - ... there are many indications ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Decompensation in Cirrhosis ... Decompensation #Cirrhosis ... Prevention #treatment #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology