Complications of Cirrhosis: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Andres Cardenas MD MMSc and Thomas Reiberger, this monograph provides an in-depth look at the complications of cirrhosis. It features contributions from top experts in the field, covering a range of topics including non-invasive detection of CSPH in cACLD, prevention of first decompensation in ACLD, treatment of acute variceal bleeding, and more.

Key Topics Covered:

• Non-invasive Detection of CSPH in cACLD
• Prevention of First Decompensation in ACLD
• Treatment of Acute Variceal Bleeding in 2020: When to Use TIPS
• Prevention of Variceal Bleeding and Rebleeding by NSBB: A Tailored Approach
• The Role of Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) Measurement in the Management of Cirrhosis
• Bacterial Infections in Cirrhosis as a Cause or Consequence of Decompensation
• Nutrition in Chronic Liver Disease
• Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
• Discriminating Acute Decompensation from Acute-on-Chronic Liver
• Management of Severe and Refractory Ascites
• Monitoring Renal Function and Therapy of HRS patients with Cirrhosis
• Coagulopathy in Cirrhosis
• Current Concepts of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy

This comprehensive guide is essential for hepatologists looking to manage these complex patient cases effectively. With its detailed reviews and expert insights, it provides the necessary information to navigate the complications of cirrhosis.

Publication Details:

Published by Elsevier on May 20, 2021, this hardcover book contains 240 pages. The ISBN-10 is 0323793878, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0323793872.