Bridging the Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Patient for Liver Transplantation: Pearls and Pitfalls

Nov 16 2024
Convention Center: Ballroom 6A
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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World Class Speakers

Matthew McConnell, MD
Presenter

Matthew McConnell, MD

Yale University
Rakhi Maiwall, MD, DM
Presenter

Rakhi Maiwall, MD, DM

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM
Presenter

Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
Pratima Sharma, MD, MS
Moderator

Pratima Sharma, MD, MS

University of Michigan Medical Center
Avegail Flores, MD
Moderator

Avegail Flores, MD

Baylor College of Medicine

Description

In this session, the acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) SIG presents a case of a critically ill patient with severe ACLF being evaluated for liver transplantation. The case serves as the springboard to discuss 4 distinct topics focusing on clinical patient management: (1) critical care strategies, (2) bridging therapies, (3) outcomes in patients considered for and transplanted for ACLF, and (4) the role of living donor liver transplantation. The session concludes with a case summary and panel discussion. 

 

Journey Maps

Presentations

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Nov 16 2024
San Diego, CA

Acute-on-Chronic Clinical Case Presentation

Matthew McConnell, MD, Presenter
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Transplant
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Nov 16 2024
San Diego, CA

Critical Care Management of the Liver Transplant Candidate With Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

Constantine J Karvellas, MD, SM, FRCPC, FCCM, Presenter
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Transplant
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Nov 16 2024
San Diego, CA

Advanced Bridging Therapies for the Patient With Severe Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

Rakhi Maiwall, MD, DM, Presenter
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Transplant
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Nov 16 2024
San Diego, CA

Outcomes for Patients Transplanted for Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: When Is Really Sick Too Sick to Transplant?

Christina C Lindenmeyer, MD, Presenter
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Transplant
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Nov 16 2024
San Diego, CA

Living Donor Liver Transplantation in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure

Anand V Kulkarni, MD, DM, Presenter
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
Transplant

Objectives

  • Review the integration of critical care management strategies and advanced therapies into the clinical management of patients with ACLF being bridged to liver transplantation.
  • Summarize the outcomes of ACLF patients being evaluated for and undergoing liver transplantation.
  • Discuss the role of living donor liver transplantation in patients with ACLF.
Chair

Christina C Lindenmeyer, MD

Cleveland Clinic
Chair

Constantine J Karvellas, MD, SM, FRCPC, FCCM

University of Alberta