Complications of Cirrhosis: Part 3 - Hepatorenal Syndrome

So what’s next in the cascade of complications of cirrhosis? We’ve already discussed portal hypertension as the source of all (liver) evil as well as several complications in Parts 1 and 2, but today tl;dr finally covers hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJuly 21, 2020hepatorenal syndrome treatment, complications of cirrhosis, midodrine octreotide albumin, norepinephrine vs terlipressin

Complications of Cirrhosis: Part 2

After a brief break from the liver, tl;dr is back with yet a few more complications of cirrhosis (the maze of liver effects continues!). In this installment, learn about hepatic encephalopathy and variceal bleeding with a little help from everyone’s favorite hobbit.

Clinical, Pharmacy School, Practice, ResidencyStephanie KujawskiJanuary 13, 2020complications of cirrhosis, how to treat hepatic encephalopathy, titrating lactulose, miralax for hepatic encephalopathy, how to prevent variceal bleeds, antibiotics in variceal bleeds, nadolol and propranolol after GI bleed, measuring ammonia levels in hepatic encephalopathy, what is asterixis

Complications of Cirrhosis: Part 1

The poor liver is always neglected. The kidneys get all the attention with equations and renal dosing adjustments, but the liver is left with vague mild/moderate/severe recommendations. BUT NOT TODAY. Today is viva la liver day! Join tl;dr as we take a journey through the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and its associated major complications.