Notes in 03_NAFLD

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Published	02/10/2024	NAFLD is associated with components of metabolic syndrome which are:{{c1::Diabetes mellitus}} {{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::Hypertriglyceridemia}} {{c1::Hyper…
Published	02/10/2024	Describe the Pathophysiology of NAFLD{{c1::It is characterised by fat deposited in liver cells that can interfere with the functioning of the liver ce…
Published	02/10/2024	Stages of NAFLD:{{c1::Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver}}{{c1::Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)}}{{c1::Fibrosis}}{{c1::Cirrhosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of NAFLDNAFLD shares the same risk factors as for CVD and diabetes. {{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::Poor diet and low activity levels}} …
Published	02/10/2024	An {{c1::Ultrasound}} is an investigation that can confirm the diagnosis of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver).
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations for assessing the degree of Liver Fibrosis[1] {{c1::Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)}} blood test is the first line recommended …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Fibroscan}} involves a particular ultrasound that measures the stiffness of the liver and gives an indication of fibrosis.
Published	02/10/2024	Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Picture in NAFLD {{c1::ALT:AST > 1}}
Published	02/10/2024	When looking at LFTs, In Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) — {{c1::ALT}} is higher than {{c1::AST}} In Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) — {{c1::A…
Published	02/10/2024	Elevated levels of {{c1::cholesterol}}, presenting as xanthelasma or xanthomata, can be seen in patients with NAFLD
Published	02/10/2024	General Management of NAFLD: {{c1::Weight loss}} {{c1::Exercise}} Stop {{c1::smoking}} Control of {{c1::diabetes}}, {{c1::blood pressure}} and {{c1::c…
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