Liver Series: Ischemic Hepatitis

Built for More: https://health.medgeeks.co/ In this podcast, I cover where the RDA came from, why the nitrogen balance method it's based on undercounts, and what newer research says the real requirement looks like. We'll also get into why the body doesn't need protein at all, and ...  Show more

The lifestyle intensive: https://lifestyle.medgeeks.co/ Muscle does more than move you; it helps shape how you age. Explore the connection between exercise, mitochondria, and metabolic health, and learn how staying active helps preserve strength and function over time. "Use it or ...  Show more

In this episode I cover liver cirrhosis.

If you want to follow along with written notes on liver cirrhosis go to zerotofinals.com/cirrhosis or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.

This episode covers the cirrhosis of the live ...

By the end of this episode you will be able to: Describe the anatomy and physiology of the liver Outline the pathophysiology and common symptoms of liver failure Explain how to assess and treat a patient with cirrhosis 

Cirrhosis is such a cool topic (if your definition of cool = highly nerdy) because damage to the liver has systemic effects that involve nearly every organ. In this episode, we’ll review the pathophysiology of cirrhosis and how this relates to physical exam and lab findings, as w ...  Show more

Contributor: Travis Barlock MD

Educational Pearls:

How do you differentiate between compensated and decompensated cirrhosis?

Use the acronym VIBE to look for signs o ...