Improving Outcomes in Patients with Portal Hypertension and ACLF: Beyond the Guidelines

Nov 11 2023
Ballroom A - Hynes Convention Center
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Speakers

Constantine J. Karvellas

University of Alberta

Patricia Pringle Bloom

University of Michigan

Jacqueline G. O'Leary

University of Texas Southwestern

Description

The goal of this SIG session is to present new data that complements new guidelines for clinical providers when managing prevention of decompensated cirrhosis, predicting and treating complications of cirrhosis and managing complications of organ failures/acute on chronic liver failure. The session is a collaborative effort between the Portal Hypertension and Acute on Chronic Liver Failure SIG groups.

Objectives

  • Review non-invasive assessments of portal hypertension and review management strategies directed at preventing decompensation
  • Review management of complications of portal hypertension in context of recent guidelines
  • Review management of complications of acute on chronic liver failure including bridging to Liver Transplantation