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Elevated Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mild (<100-500): 
 • NAFLD
 • Cirrhosis
 •
Elevated Liver Function ... Tests (LFTs) - ... • NAFLD • Cirrhosis ... ) • Non-hepatic ... Function #Tests #LFTs
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... Disease (Cirrhosis ... Esophageal Varices • Hepatic ... #Cirrhosis #Complications ... #diagnosis #management
Approach to the Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis
1) Recognize and Manage Decompensation
 • Ascites
 • Variceal Bleeding
Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis ... Variceal Bleeding • Hepatic ... Portosystemic Shunt • Liver ... DeanEhrlich_MD #inpatient #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Guideline for Reversal of Antithrombotics in Intracranial Hemorrhage

The table summarizes the recommendations for adult patients on
anti-thrombotic agents ... Unfractionated heparin ... Antiplatelet Agent ... IntracranialHemorrhage #ICH #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... Pain Management ... in CKD, <2g in liver ... disease or cirrhosis ... • Neuropathic agents
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Liver Chemistries ... Interpretation of LFTs ... replaced by non-hepatic ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... transaminitis #LFTs
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
intra- and extra-hepatic ... occurs at all ages ... colorectal and hepato-biliary ... disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... irrigation • Management ... cirrhosis, chronic ... cirrhosis, and ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Family history of cirrhosis ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... B-cell depleting agents ... mg/dL) or acute liver ... #Indications #management
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Nutrition in Cirrhosis ... prevent or treat hepatic ... cirrhosis. ... #Nutrition #Cirrhosis ... #diet #management