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Liver Function Tests

Offered By: Ninja Nerd via YouTube

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Health Care Courses Jaundice Courses

Course Description

Overview

Dive into a comprehensive two-hour video lecture on Liver Function Tests (LFTs) presented by Professor Zach Murphy. Explore detailed explanations of various liver function tests, including AST, ALT, GGT, bilirubin, ALP, albumin, and PT/INR. Learn about the approach to hepatocellular injury, biliary (cholestatic) injury, and high bilirubin and jaundice. Gain insights into pre-hepatic, intra-hepatic, and post-hepatic jaundice. Understand the AST:ALT ratio in NAFLD/NASH and its significance. Access additional resources, including notes, illustrations, and a list of medications that can cause abnormal LFTs.

Syllabus

in NAFLD/NASH AST:ALT ratio is less than 1 (ALT predominant).
Lab.
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Introduction.
Tests of Hepatocellular or Biliary injury (AST & ALT).
Tests of Biliary injury (GGT, Bilirubin, ALP).
Tests of Hepatocellular Function (Albumin).
Tests of Hepatocellular Function (PT/INR).
Approach to Hepatocellular Injury.
Approach to Biliary (Cholestatic) Injury.
Approach to High Bilirubin & Jaundice.
Pre Hepatic Jaundice.
Intra Hepatic Jaundice.
Post Hepatic Jaundice.
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