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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... months without treatment ... #Failure #Cirrhosis ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... Gl History - Cirrhosis ... Vitals - LFTs, plt ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Albumin for Management ... of Cirrhosis ... #Indications #Management ... #Cirrhosis #treatment ... #hepatology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
CIRRHOSIS - ... indications for liver ... disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) - Management ... and Hepatology ... #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Presence of CP or PC ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... mg/dL) or acute liver ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
diagnosis and treatment ... Patients with cirrhosis ... and hematologic ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Diagnosis and Management ... and Hepatology ... #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Autoimmune Hepatitis

Clinical Presentation
 - Highly variable clinical presentation, from subclinical disease to acute liver failure.
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disease to acute liver ... hepatocellular pattern of liver ... regarding need for treatment ... AIH #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hepatology
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Decompensation in Cirrhosis ... Decompensation #Cirrhosis ... #Prevention #treatment ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology