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LIVER CIRRHOSIS IN PSC: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Douglas A Simonetto, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN test
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THE NORMAL LIVER OFFERS ALMOST NO RESISTANCE TO FLOW
Hepatic vein Liver Portal vein
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Distorted architecture
ARCHITECTURAL LIVER DISRUPTION IS THE MAIN MECHANISM THAT LEADS TO AN INCREASED INTRAHEPATIC RESISTANCE Cirrhotic Liver Varices Distorted architecture Portal Hypertension Enlarged spleen
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NATURAL HISTORY Chronic Liver Disease ? years Compensated Cirrhosis
Portal Hypertension ~ 10 years Decompensated Cirrhosis Complications Of Liver Disease ~ 2-5 years Liver Transplantation
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DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS
Liver Biopsy
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DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS
Transient Elastography (FibroScan)
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DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS
Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)
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COMPLICATIONS OF CIRRHOSIS
Varicose veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices) Fluid in the abdomen = Ascites Confusion = Encephalopathy
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VARICOSE VEINS IN THE ESOPHAGUS
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VARICOSE VEINS IN THE ESOPHAGUS
1/3 bleeding large varices without prophylaxis No varices Small varices Large varices
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Nonselective Beta-Blockers Nadolol Propranolol Carvedilol Band Ligation 1/3 bleeding large varices without prophylaxis
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy No Varices Follow-up EGD in 2-3 years MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy No Varices Small Varices Follow-up EGD in 1-2 years Follow-up EGD in 2-3 years MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy Large Varices Beta-blocker therapy No Varices Small Varices Follow-up EGD in 1-2 years Follow-up EGD in 2-3 years MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy Large Varices Beta-blocker therapy No Varices Small Varices Follow-up EGD in 1-2 years Follow-up EGD in 2-3 years MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE Stepwise increase until maximally tolerated dose Continue beta-blocker indefinitely No need for repeat/serial EGD No Contraindications
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PREVENTION OF VARICEAL BLEEDING
Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Endoscopy No Varices Small Varices Follow-up EGD in 1-2 years Large Varices Follow-up EGD in 2-3 years MANAGEMENT ALGORITHM FOR THE PROPHYLAXIS OF VARICEAL HEMORRHAGE Beta-blocker therapy Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation No Contraindications Stepwise increase until maximally tolerated dose Continue beta-blocker indefinitely No need for repeat/serial EGD Contraindications or Beta-blocker intolerance
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ASCITES (FLUID IN THE ABDOMEN)
Most common complication of cirrhosis Symptoms: Distention/bloating Decreased appetite Shortness of breath
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ASCITES (FLUID IN THE ABDOMEN)
Step 1: Sodium Restriction 2,000 mg of sodium per day Step 2: Combination Diuretics Furosemide and Spironolactone 30% risk in 5 years
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ASCITES (FLUID IN THE ABDOMEN)
Step 3: Large Volume Paracentesis Safe to repeat as needed Bleeding risk <0.3% Intravenous albumin sometimes needed Step 4: TIPS 30% risk in 5 years
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
30% risk in 5 years
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CONFUSION (ENCEPHALOPATHY)
Brain dysfunction caused by toxins (including ammonia) Wide spectrum of symptoms Mood changes, sleep issues to disorientation, drowsiness and slurred speech Risk of first episode of HE is 5-25% within 5 years after cirrhosis diagnosis
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Failure to filter/metabolizetoxins
Encephalopathy CONFUSION (ENCEPHALOPATHY) Toxins Step 3: Large Volume Paracentesis Safe to repeat as needed Bleeding risk <0.3% Intravenous albumin sometimes needed Step 4: TIPS Toxins Shunting Failure to filter/metabolizetoxins Risk of first episode of HE is 5-25% within 5 years after cirrhosis diagnosis Waste products
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CONFUSION (ENCEPHALOPATHY)
Treatment: Lactulose Laxative – 3-5 bowel movements Rifaximin Antibiotic – Taken twice a day
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SUMMARY Diagnosis Ascites (fluid in the abdomen) FibroScan
MRE Liver Biopsy Labs/Imaging Ascites (fluid in the abdomen) Sodium restriction Diuretics Paracentesis TIPS Varicose veins in the esophagus Endoscopy Nadolol, propranolol, carvedilol Band ligation Encephalopathy (confusion) Lactulose Rifaximin
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