AASLD Postgraduate Course: Cirrhosis as a Multisystem Disorder

Nov 10 2023
Auditorium - Hynes Convention Center
2:00 - 3:40 PM EST

Speakers

Constantine J. Karvellas

University of Alberta

Michael Fallon

University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix

Scott W. Biggins

University of Washington

Yasuko Iwakiri

Yale University School of Medicine

Description

This session focuses on circulatory changes that occur in cirrhosis, including the vascular pathophysiology and cardiac, renal and pulmonary complications.  In many patients, they culminate in multiorgan dysfunction requiring critical care.

Objectives

  • Harness knowledge in vascular pathophysiology of portal hypertension to best manage patients with cardiopulmonary and renal complications of cirrhosis.