Liver Flashcards
1
Q
What are the things that the liver does that are important to you as a surgeon?
A
Synthesis of clotting factors: 2,5,7,9,10, synthesis of albumin, metabolism of drugs
THus problems with the live can lead to: adverse bleeding, altered drug metabolism, infection
2
Q
What are some measurable factors that are measured for a liver function test?
A
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) Alkaline phosphatase
3
Q
Why does someone drinking alcohol make them more prone to bleeding?
A
The metabolite of alcohol which is acetyl aldehyde is fibrinogenic
4
Q
Why are alcoholic more prone to infection?
A
alcohol decreases # and function of WBC
