Abnormal Liver Function Tests

This educational material details the clinical interpretation of liver function tests to distinguish between various hepatobiliary and metabolic disorders. It highlights key biochemical markers such as bilirubin, ALT, and AST to differentiate between cellular damage and bile flow obstruction. The source further outlines viral serologies for Hepatitis A through E, providing specific antibody and DNA/RNA patterns for acute and chronic infections. In addition to laboratory data, it emphasizes the importance of physical examination findings and patient history in diagnosing conditions like cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, and Gilbert’s syndrome. Through various case studies, the text demonstrates how clinicians integrate enzyme ratios and immunological markers to reach a final diagnosis. Comprehensive lists of intrahepatic and extrahepatic causes of cholestasis serve as a diagnostic guide for evaluating jaundiced patients.

You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/pharmacy_simple

Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/