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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... Liver Failure ( ... months without treatment ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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subclinical disease to acute ... liver failure ... regarding need for treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hepatology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
immunosuppression • Acute ... > 3 mg/dL) or acute ... liver failure ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... the setting of liver ... defect (Type 1) or anatomic ... Treatment: • ... #treatment #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

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