Module

Managing the Complications of Cirrhosis

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2008

Managing the Complications of Cirrhosis

Co-Chair: Raymond T. Chung, MD

Faculty:

Guadalupe Garcia-Tsao, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: June 20, 2008

Expiration Date: June 19, 2009

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing contact hours

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the incidence and types of clinical complications of cirrhosis
Summarize updates on current standards of care regarding management of cirrhosis complications, particularly refractory ascites, bacterial peritonitis, hyponatremia, encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome
Outline a strategy for surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients and options for management of tumors
Discuss indications for referral for liver transplantation

Topics covered include:

The Natural History of Cirrhosis
Variceal Hemorrhage
Ascites
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Hepatic Encephalopathy
HCC Monitoring Guidelines for Cirrhotic Patients
Indications for Liver Transplantation
Conclusion
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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