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Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Liver Function Test ... specific for the liver ... vs bone Bili - Direct ... Obstructive) vs Indirect ... #FunctionTest #
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Interpretation Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... Focus on prior Liver ... plt, INR, GTT, indirect ... US - Prior liver ... Referral #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Stabilization Concern for Liver ... GAVE (idiopathic, liver ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver ... or symptoms of liver ... Drug #induced #Liver ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Quantitative Defect ... - Qualitative Defect ... Iatrogenic) • Liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Potomania - Low solute diet ... solute/protein diet ... Heart failure, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes of Acute Liver ... Half-life: 1 week • Direct ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... treatment • Elevated liver ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology