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Liver and Cirrhosis

Anatomy of the Liver

Animation and handout on the structure and function of the liver

Fibrosis and Cirrhosis of the Liver

A summary of the causes of fibrosis, how it occurs, the different stages, and what cirrhosis is

Identifying and Managing Patients Without Cirrhosis

The degree of hepatic fibrosis is key to determining the initial and follow-up management of patients

Identifying and Managing Patients With Cirrhosis

The differences between compensated and decompensated cirrhosis, how to measure the severity, and AASLD/IDSA guidelines

Assessing Liver Damage Caused by HCV Infection: Common Laboratory Tests

Assessments to be conducted within 6 months prior to starting HCV treatment

HCV Diagnosis and Assessments: Anthony Martinez and Tipu Khan

Learn about pretreatment assessments, liver fibrosis progression, and liver damage evaluation

American Liver Foundation

Discover current news and information on a variety of liver-related topics helping patients, friends, and families affected by liver disease