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Elevated Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mild (<100-500): 
 • NAFLD
 • Cirrhosis
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Tests (LFTs) - ... Hepatopathy • Acute ... Function #Tests #LFTs ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology ... #transaminitis
Patterns of Liver Injury
Transaminase Levels:
  > 50x normal - Ischemic Hepatitis
  > 20x normal
Patterns of Liver ... > 20x normal - Acute ... #Patterns #Liver ... #Injury #hepatology ... #LFTs #transaminitis
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... Important findings: jaundice ... - Vitals - LFTs ... disease work up ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Interpretation of LFTs ... Mixed - Check Acute ... #differential #Hepatology ... #transaminitis ... #LFTs #RValue #interpretation