The first "7 Minutes with an Expert" post, featuring a discussion on the cardiac evaluation of patient's with liver disease with Northwestern's Dr. Lisa VanWagner.
Hersh Shroff
Ever wondered why we tell people to transfuse to a goal hemoglobin greater than 7? This is the evidence corner for you!
Lizzie Aby
Our newest LFN Quick Tips infographic is on hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). We review important aspects in presentation, diagnosis, and management of one of the main pulmonary consequences of end...
In high risk patients that have variceal bleeding, have you ever wondered if there may be a role for therapies other than medicines and endoscopy? This evidence corner helps to answer just that...
The latest installment in the LFN Quick Tips series involves hepatic encephalopathy. How is it identified? What are common precipitants? How can it be treated (besides with lactulose!)?
Welcome to another LFN Quick Tips. Here you will learn the basics of HRS including appropriate nomenclature, considerations in management and tips on prevention. Enjoy!
Parita Patel
The next in the LFN Quick Tips series -- an infographic to teach the core principles of management in a patient with acute esophageal variceal bleeding.
Adam Winters
Why, after an episode of prolonged biliary obstruction, or after severe forms of acute liver injury, does the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) rise in a delayed fashion? And why do the ALP and total...
We bring you another LFN Quick Tips infographic. This one is on spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and includes important epidemiologic info, diagnostic pearls, and management principles.
Have you ever wondered why we give albumin to patients with SBP? If so, this is the Evidence Corner for you.
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