Overview

Question 1

What is the pathophysiology behind liver cirrhosis

Answer 1

A development of fibrosis regardless of cause that leads to architectural changes and the formation of nodules, decreasing hepatic mass/function/blood flow

Question 2

How do we tell if an individual has developed decompensated liver cirrhosis

Answer 2

Any patient who has developed complications from their liver disease and should be considered for transplant

Question 3

What are some causes of liver cirrhosis

Answer 3

Alcoholic, autoimmune, viral, NASH, biliary cirrhosis, Primary sclerosing cholengitis, cardiac cirrhosis,cryptogenic, and metabolic conditions