Managing patients with advanced liver disease


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KEY POINTS

  • Determine the phase of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
  • Determine the severity of the liver disease.
  • Fully evaluate the patient to identify factors contributing to liver damage.
  • Minimise other hepatic injury:
    • manage other causes of liver disease or damage
    • advise on healthy living.
  • Offer antiviral therapy where appropriate – treat all cirrhotic patients with antiviral therapy.
  • Manage the complications of cirrhosis.
  • Implement screening for hepatocellular carcinoma as recommended in Hepatitis B related hepatocellular carcinoma.

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