ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | March 2024-Evaluation of Abnormal Liver function Tests (LFTs)

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Dr. Beccari and colleagues welcomed back attendees to a medical event focused on various clinical topics. Yesterday's sessions included onboarding, role of APPs, billing, endoscopic procedures, and radiology studies. Today's agenda featured case studies and discussions led by experts like Dr. John Martin, who highlighted the evaluation of abnormal liver tests. The importance of understanding liver tests categories was emphasized, distinguishing between liver injury, function tests, and enzymes like AST, ALT, and ALP. Case studies and polling questions were used to illustrate concepts such as liver injury patterns and cholestatic liver enzymes. Understanding abnormality patterns, history-taking, and physical exams were vital in diagnosing liver conditions like hepatitis, cholangitis, and alcoholic liver disease. The need for a comprehensive workup, including viral serologies, imaging, and clinical correlation, was emphasized for accurate diagnosis and management of liver disorders. Dr. Martin discussed notable cases and practice pearls for effective patient care and evaluation of liver function abnormalities.

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John Martin, MD, FASGE

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medical event

clinical topics

abnormal liver tests

liver enzymes

hepatitis

diagnosis

patient care