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Case Challenge

Management of an HCV-Infected Compensated Cirrhotic Patient With Moderate Alcohol Use

Source: Understanding and Implementing the AASLD’s 2009 Practice Guidelines* on the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hepatitis C: An Update

Management of an HCV-Infected Compensated Cirrhotic Patient With Moderate Alcohol Use


Program Director: Bruce R. Bacon, MD

Faculty:

Guy Neff, MD, MBA
  • Guy Neff, MD, MBA

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: September 11, 2009

Expiration Date: September 10, 2010


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.7 Nursing contact hours

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Begin the Case Challenge

Learning Objectives

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

  • Distinguish compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis based on laboratory values and available algorithms
  • Define appropriate treatment strategies for compensated and decompensated cirrhotic patients
  • Apply appropriate management strategies for HCV-infected cirrhotic patients who use alcohol

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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