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Cirrhosis
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Index: Keep Updated Cirrhosis Research
Biochemical Indicators of Cirrhosis
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Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels are usually higher than aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, but that finding may be reversed in patients who have cirrhosis.
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Alkaline phosphatase and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase are usually normal. If elevated, they may indicate cirrhosis.
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Low platelet and white blood cell counts and raised levels of serum globulins (including immunoglobulins and rheumatoid factor) are frequent in patients with severe fibrosis or cirrhosis, providing clues to the presence of advanced disease.
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The enzymes lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase are usually normal.
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Albumin levels, bilirubin, and prothrombin time are normal until late-stage disease.
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Iron and ferritin levels may be slightly elevated
Advanced liver disease and surgery risk
Therapy in Decompensated HCV-infected Cirrhotic Patients
2010
HALT-C Formula for Predicting Cirrhosis
Liver disease: Early signs you may be missing
Watch a video: Diet and Cirrhosis
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“How will I know if I get cirrhosis?
Risk Factors in People with Chronic Hepatitis
Natural History Of Compensated Cirrhosis
Natural history of decompensated hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis.
A study of 200 patients
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Spleen Removal Can Help Hepatitis C Patients with Cirrhosis Tolerate Treatment
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Medications and Help for Patients with Cirrhosis Page Ten |
| Zinc supplementation and amino acid-nitrogen metabolism in patients with advanced cirrhosis |
Future Therapies
Given the frequency, morbidity, and mortality
associated with recurrent bleeding, novel drugs and interventions have
been studied.
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New Approach for Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy? The Benefit of Natural Therapies |