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Cirrhosis

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Nov 7, 2022
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INSIGHT

Cirrhosis Definition and Decompensation

  • Cirrhosis is the combination of fibrosis and regenerative nodules in the liver.
  • Decompensated cirrhosis occurs when 90% of liver function is lost, leading to complications like ascites and encephalopathy.
ADVICE

VIBES Framework for Cirrhosis

  • Use the acronym VIBES (Volume, Infection, Bleeding, Encephalopathy, Screening) to remember cirrhosis complications.
  • Consider these complications in every end-stage liver disease patient.
ADVICE

Hepatic Encephalopathy Triggers

  • Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is usually triggered by other issues.
  • Look for triggers like infections, medications, and volume changes when a patient presents with HE.
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