Liver failure Flashcards
1
Q
Cirrhosis classical 2 features
A
fibrosis
regenerating nodules
2
Q
Prognostic factors in cirrhosis (3)
A
- HE
- Variceal bleeding
- Ascites
3
Q
5-year survival of someone with Decompensated liver failur
A
50%
4
Q
5 steps to management of ascites
A
1) sodium restrict
2) diuretic
3) paracentesis
4) TIPS
5) transplant
5
Q
how do we define HE
A
- reversible neuropsych abnormality
- seen in severe liver dysfunction
6
Q
Ascites + HE -> work up
A
- Kidney failure?
- SBP?
