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CCO Treatment Updates

Normal ALT in Patients With Chronic HBV: Implications for Patient Management

Interactive Virtual Presentation

Clinical Utility of ALT in Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Hepatitis B

Program Director: Yun-Fan Liaw, MD

Faculty:

W. Ray Kim, MD
  • W. Ray Kim, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 03/16/09

Expiration Date: 03/15/10


Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

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Begin the Virtual Presentation

W. Ray Kim, MD, discusses the importance of ALT in hepatitis B and outlines management approaches for patients with normal ALT levels.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the role of ALT as a marker of liver injury in hepatitis B
  • Recount data describing the relationship between ALT levels and patient outcomes in hepatitis B
  • Review guidelines for monitoring ALT in HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative patients
  • Describe management strategies for HBV-infected patients with normal ALT levels

Slideset: Clinical Utility of ALT in Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Hepatitis B

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W. Ray Kim, MD, discusses the importance of ALT in hepatitis B and outlines management approaches for patients with normal ALT levels.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.57 MB | Date posted: 3/16/2009


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