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Author:   Andrew P. Keaveny ,  Andrés Cárdenas
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   7.047kg
ISBN:  

9783319378497

ISBN 10:   331937849
Pages:   357
Publication Date:   07 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Pathogenesis and Evolution of Liver Fibrosis: Cirrhosis or Cirrhoses?.- Natural History of Cirrhosis.- Prediction of Complications of Cirrhosis: Molecular Biomarkers.- Predictors of Clinical Complications of Cirrhosis.- Non-Invasive Markers of Fibrosis in the Assessment of Cirrhosis.- Diagnosis of cirrhosis: Imaging.- Measurement of Portal Pressure and Transjugular Liver Biopsy.- Reversal of Cirrhosis.- Esophageal Varices: Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis.- Acute Variceal Bleeding.- Gastric and Ectopic Varices.- Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy and Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE).- Ascites and Refractory Ascites Arun Sanyal.- Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis.- Hepatorenal syndrome.- Hepatic Encephalopathy.- Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Management Strategies.- Hepatopulmonary syndrome.- Portopulmonary Hypertension.- Portal Vein Thrombosis.- Coagulation Disorders in Patients with Cirrhosis.- Hepatocellular Carcinoma.- Cholangiocarcinoma.- Bacterial Infections inPatients with Cirrhosis.- Acute-on-Chronic Liver failure (ACLF).- Liver support systems.- Liver Transplantation.- Assessment and management of the patient with cirrhosis undergoing surgery.- Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle, Managing Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and Immunizations in Patients with Cirrhosis.- Malnutrition in Patients with Cirrhosis.- Bone disease in Patients with Cirrhosis.- The Economic Cost of Cirrhosis.- Delivering Quality Care to Patients with Cirrhosis: A Practical Guide for Clinicians.- Quality of life issues for patients with cirrhosis.- Palliative Care in Cirrhosis.- Ethical Issues in End Stage Liver Disease: A Framework for Assessment and the Challenges.

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It is a very informative resource on cirrhosis and the associated disease process. ... It is written for those in the field of gastroenterology and practitioners who encounter patients with this disease process on a daily basis. ... This book will prove helpful in day-to-day practice when patients present with complicated situations related to cirrhosis. It will be of use for quick reference as well as to build an understanding of the overall disease state and management. (Matthew M. Lute, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2016)

“It is a very informative resource on cirrhosis and the associated disease process. … It is written for those in the field of gastroenterology and practitioners who encounter patients with this disease process on a daily basis. … This book will prove helpful in day-to-day practice when patients present with complicated situations related to cirrhosis. It will be of use for quick reference as well as to build an understanding of the overall disease state and management.” (Matthew M. Lute, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2016)

Author Information

Andrew P. Keaveny, MD, FRCPI Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Department of Transplant, Jacksonville, FL, USA Andrés Cárdenas, MD, MMSc, AGAF University of Barcelona, Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metaboliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain

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