Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Presentation

Presentation Date

3-7-2019

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Presentation: 55:47

Abstract

Learners will be able to:

  • Define NAFLD and describe the progression of disease
  • Complete a complete diagnostic work up for patients with suspected NAFLD
  • Noninvasively assess degree of steatosis and fibrosis in patients
  • Refer appropriate patients to GI for evaluation for liver biopsy
  • Counsel patients on the appropriate lifestyle modifications pertinent to management of NAFLD
  • Prescribe appropriate medications based on comorbid conditions for patients with NAFLD
  • Perform appropriate testing to monitor patients with NAFLD
  • Screen appropriate patient populations for NAFLD

Outline

  • Define NAFLD
    Pathophysiology and natural course of disease
  • Complete work up of suspected NAFLD
  • Noninvasive assessment of steatosis and fibrosis
  • Identifying appropriate patients for biopsy
  • Lifestyle interventions
  • Medical interventions
  • Monitoring
  • Screening

Language

English

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