2021 Webinar: Acute on Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD)-Acute on Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD)

Acute on Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD)

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In this webinar, experts discussed the treatment and management of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). They highlighted the importance of early intervention, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as the need for standardized selection criteria for liver transplantation in ALD patients. The speakers discussed various topics such as the use of liver biopsies for diagnosis, the role of nutrition and infections in ALD, and specific therapies such as corticosteroids and N-acetylcysteine. They also emphasized the importance of addressing alcohol use disorder and the need for integrated care models that involve multiple healthcare providers. Palliative care was also discussed as an important aspect of managing ALD patients, and the speakers emphasized the need for early referral and involvement of palliative care specialists. Overall, the webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the current understanding and management of ALD and highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in providing optimal care for ALD patients.  So

Keywords

webinar

ALD

early intervention

diagnosis

liver transplantation

biopsies

nutrition

corticosteroids

alcohol use disorder

palliative care

multidisciplinary approach