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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 ( ... EmoryGastroHep #ACLF #Acute ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... = nonspecific (nausea ... liver failure rapidly ... → Multiorgan failure ... #Pregnancy #hepatology
Artificial Liver Support Systems
Bridge between transplantation to allow a patient's liver to recover
When used: Acute liver
recover When used: Acute ... liver failure, ... Acute-on-chronic ... liver failure Five ... #hepatology #management
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
(SNOOP): S - Systemic ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy ... - Acute Glaucoma ... #differential #causes ... primary #secondary #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... the lymphatic system ... possibly renal failure ... heart (2-5%), liver ... 5-10%, nervous system
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Acute Hemolytic ... hypoTN, renal failure ... Transfusion Related Acute ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Acute Hemolytic ... hypoTN, renal failure ... Transfusion Related Acute ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... of the immune system ... - Genetic basis ... - Elevated liver ... #Hematology #HemeOnc