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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... disease, liver ... Failure Infections Alcohol-Associated ... Cirrhosis #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Alcohol-related liver disease algorithm. 

In patients in whom alcohol is suspected to be the main injurious
Alcohol-related ... liver disease algorithm ... patients in whom alcohol ... fibrosis evaluation ... ARLD #Hepatitis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
normal, further evaluation ... disease. ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

Treatment options for AUD include psychosocial treatment and medications. Individualize based on
Treatment of Alcohol ... disease or using ... Can be used in liver ... CarolynAChan #Alcohol ... PrimaryCare #Treatment #Management
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
RBCs, muscle, liver ... infarction • COVID ... Injury: • Early acute ... hepatitis • Acute ... fever) • Drugs (alcohol
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Acute Kidney Injury ... (AKI) - Management ... Treat underlying liver ... disease, ? ... Medications → Stop meds