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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... months without treatment ... #Acute #Chronic ... #Cirrhosis #Hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
ALF): • Liver ... hepatocellular injury • Bilirubin ... week • Direct bilirubin ... Elevation: • Bilirubin ... #differential #Hepatology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
immunosuppression • Acute ... injury (INR > 2, bilirubin ... > 3 mg/dL) or acute ... liver failure ... Indications #management #hepatology