Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...
HRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterised by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient with cirrhosis with ascites who ...
Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...