Evaluating Liver Health and Diagnostic Nuances

This chapter explores the crucial role of liver chemistry tests, specifically ALT and AST, in diagnosing conditions like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). It discusses the importance of thorough testing and patient history, along with management strategies for MASLD, the implications of troponin testing in myocardial infarction diagnoses, and a new scoring tool for assessing bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients. The chapter underscores the complexities of liver health assessment and the need for a cautious approach to diagnostic testing.