Hepatic contin Flashcards
1
Q
varices
risks
A
enlarged veins in the esophagus
portal hypotension
hemorrhage
2
Q
Portal hypotension
A
one of the most serious complications of advanced liver disease.
3
Q
From fibrosis to cirrhosis what happens
A
- liver cannot metabolize estrogen like it should in late stages
- gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue in men)
4
Q
Livers inability to detoxify ammonia
what happens
A
asterixis (neurologic dysfunction)
inability to maintain wrist ext w arm staright out “flapping trauma”
5
Q
Causes of cirrhosis/end stage chronic liver disease (4)
A
- hepatitis B,C
- alcohol consumption
- non alcoholic fatty liver disease
- non alcohol steatohepatitis (advanced NAFLD)
6
Q
Stages of cirrhosis
A
1: NAFLD
2: NASH
7
Q
Medical management of cirrhosis (3)
A
hormone therapy, antibiotics, renal dialysis
