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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
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
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
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
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
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
PTU) • Blocks synthesis ... Methimazole • Blocks synthesis ... Administer only after synthetic
Antibiotic Classification by Mechanism of Action

Cell Wall Synthesis: 
Penicillins 
Cephalosporins 
Carbapenems 
Monobactams 
Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Glycopeptides 

 Protein
Action Cell Wall Synthesis ... Glycopeptides Protein Synthesis ... Folic Acid Synthesis ... Metronidazole mRNA Synthesis
Antibiotics - Mechanisms and Sites of Action 

Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis or Function 
- Beta Lactams,
Inhibit Cell Wall Synthesis ... Inhibit Protein Synthesis ... Inhibit Protein Synthesis ... Inhibit Nucleic Acid Synthesis ... Inhibits Folate Synthesis