Guideline Update: Adult Liver Transplantation: Diagnosis and Post-Transplant Management of Non Graft-Related Complications-Adult Liver Transplantation: Diagnosis & Post Transplant Non-Graft Related Comps

Adult Liver Transplantation: Diagnosis & Post Transplant Non-Graft Related Comps

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In this discussion, Dr. Pratima Sharma and Dr. Paul Martin present the new AASLD Clinical Practice Guidelines focusing on managing non-graft-related complications after liver transplantation, emphasizing comprehensive long-term care beyond immunosuppression management. These guidelines, distinct from previous combined ones, address prevention and treatment of extrahepatic issues such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular health, infections, malignancies, bone health, reproductive health, and surgical considerations, primarily for patients 90 days post-transplant. They underline the importance of multidisciplinary care involving both transplant centers and primary care providers. Key updates include tailored recommendations for immunosuppressive management, lifestyle interventions, cancer screening, and vaccination guidance. They highlight gaps in evidence, especially around use of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors for metabolic complications, pointing to the need for further research. Overall, the guidelines aim to improve longevity and quality of life for liver transplant recipients through holistic, coordinated patient management. The full guidelines and presentation are accessible on Liver Learning.

Keywords

AASLD Clinical Practice Guidelines

liver transplantation

non-graft-related complications

long-term care

immunosuppression management

multidisciplinary care