Scott Matherly

Scott Matherly, an Associate Professor of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University, dives into the complexities of cirrhosis management. He emphasizes the importance of thorough evaluations and timely referrals for liver transplants, discussing critical assessments like the MELD 3.0 scoring system. Listeners learn about managing decompensated cirrhosis, complications like ascites, and lifestyle changes to improve liver health. Personal anecdotes add depth, highlighting growth through challenges in both medicine and life.

Scott Matherly, an associate professor of Hepatology and the transplant hepatology program director at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares his insights on cirrhosis management. He discusses the intricacies of diagnosing cirrhosis and highlights the significance of elastography and MR elastography. Matherly emphasizes the importance of physical exam clues and patient education, while detailing the risks associated with cirrhosis, including liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. He also dives into treatment strategies for decompensation and when to refer patients for transplant evaluation.