Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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Decompensated cirrhosis can lead to life-threatening complications manifesting as _____, hepatic encephalopathy, jaundice, variceal bleeding, & spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)
Hint: abdominal
The common causes of cirrhosis in the UK are _____, viral hepatitis, & non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Hint: most common
What is the definitive management for acute liver failure? _____
AST & ALT are ↑ in cirrhosis: ALT _____ AST in early cirrhosis ALT < AST in advanced cirrhosis or alcoholic cirrhosis
Hint: >/<
Cirrhosis typically progresses over _____+ years
Gynaecomastia & testicular atrophy are a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis
Hint: early/intermediate/late
What is the mainstay management of uncomplicated paralytic ileus? _____
Jaundice is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis and is commonly accompanied by pruritis
Hint: early/intermediate/late
Acute liver failure characteristically presents with _____ symptoms ± jaundice
What are the initial investigations for acute liver failure? _____ Coagulation profile CT head to rule out alternative cause of encephalopathy
Hint: Bloods
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