CLD Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
CLD Onset
A
When? Which Dr?
How long after symptoms?
Preceding infection?
2
Q
CLD Presentation
A
Jaundice, bruising, GI/PR bleed
Ascites / swelling, cachexia
3
Q
CLD Risk factors
A
FmHx
Viral hepatitis
Alcohol
Obesity / diet
Methotrexate
4
Q
CLD Investigations
A
US or biopsy?
LFTs
Antibodies for viral hep
5
Q
CLD Treatment
A
Alcohol, weight loss, low salt diet, vitamin B
Specific treatments (PEG IFN, DAA, venesection)
Transplant
6
Q
CLD Complications
A
SE from medications, compliance
Itchy skin (cholestyamine), HE, acites, bleeding/bruising, cancer
7
Q
CLD Progress / Review
A
Who monitors your liver? How often?
Stable? Better/worse last yr?
Stage: ammonia, bilirubin, creatnine, distended abdo, ence
Repeat US of liver or alpha fetoprotein (Hep C)
