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Functions of the Liver

Storage 
Degradation 
Metabolism 
Synthesis 

#Pathophysiology #Functions #Liver #Hepatology #Synthesis #Storage #Metabolism
Functions of the Liver ... Metabolism Synthesis ... Pathophysiology #Functions #Liver ... #Hepatology #Synthesis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... salts augment synthesis ... ALP - Due to synthesis ... source - Tests of synthetic ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Liver Chemistry ... In liver, 80% of ... phosphatase: • Synthesis ... due to increased synthesis ... clearance - AP synthesis
Steroid Synthesis Pathway

Dr. Caoimhe Costigan @CaoimheCostigan

#Steroid #Synthesis #pathophysiology #algorithm #endocrinology
Steroid Synthesis ... CaoimheCostigan #Steroid #Synthesis ... pathophysiology #algorithm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... PTU) • Blocks synthesis ... Methimazole • Blocks synthesis ... Administer only after synthetic ... #ThyroidStorm #Management
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
in Cirrhosis - Management ... Algorithm Very ... cm, Preserved liver ... HCC #Cirrhosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Algorithm Upper ... Stabilization Concern for Liver ... GAVE (idiopathic, liver ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Focused evaluation algorithm for acute liver injury

#Liver #Injury #Acute #Evaluation #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Focused evaluation algorithm ... for acute liver ... injury #Liver ... Acute #Evaluation #Algorithm
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Liver Chemistries ... Identify Acute Liver ... - Specific to liver ... salts augment synthesis ... ALP - Due to synthesis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... derangement of liver ... blood tests, synthetic ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm