Fig. 33.1 Many patients with cirrhosis fail to receive evidence-based treatments [3–6]. HCC hepatocellular carcinoma, SBP spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, Abx antibiotics Measuring Quality Another key feature of the QI definition…
Fig. 13.1 The pathophysiology of ascites. RAAS renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, ADH antidiuretic hormone, NO nitric oxide In an effort to maintain homeostasis, this new altered hemodynamic state and renal response results…
Fig. 11.1 Classification of gastric varices. Gastroesophageal varices: lesser curve GOV1 and fundal GOV2. Isolated gastric varices; fundal IGV1 and other IGV2. Reproduced with permission from John Wiley and Sons…
Grade 1. Cross-sectional obstruction of less than 50 % of the portal vein lumen Minimal or absent extension into the superior mesenteric vein Grade 2. Cross-sectional obstruction of more than…
A. Obtain an advance directive; if not available and the patient is competent, encourage one be executed B. Begin planning ahead for end-of-life issues C. Anticipate and schedule regular reevaluation…
Poor performance status (palliative performance scale and Karnofsky scale) Advanced age Malnutrition Comorbid illness Increasing organ dysfunction Hospitalization for acute decompensation Principles of Palliative Care Palliative care is rooted in…
Highly sensitive and specific to identify different stages of fibrosis Applicable to the monitoring of disease progression or regression as part of the natural history of liver disease or treatment…
Fig. 7.1 A typical tracing of a hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG). Equilibration of WHVP requires over 20 s. The HVPG is calculated as the difference between WHVP and free hepatic…
Vaccine Before transplantation After transplantation Influenza Inactivated Live attenuated Recommended (yearly) If inactivated not available (2 weeks before transplantation) Recommended (yearly) Not recommended Hepatitis B Recommended if seronegative (3–4 high-dose…
Clinical feature One point Two points Three points Total bilirubin (mg/dL) < 2 2–3 > 3 Albumin (g/dL) > 3.5 2.8–3.5 < 2.8 INR < 1.7 1.7–2.3 > 2.3 Ascites None Mild Moderate to severe Encephalopathy…
