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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... months without treatment ... #Acute #Chronic ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
, chronic kidney ... roentgenography • Bleeding ... with specific bleeding ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Decompensation in Cirrhosis ... Preventing recurrent bleeding ... #Prevention #treatment ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Liver Failure (ALF ... > 2 • NASH, Chronic ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... #differential #Hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Infection, GI bleeding ... noxious stimuli) TREATMENT ... Initiate empiric treatment ... #hepatology