AFLF vs CDLD

Compare and contrast Acute Fulminant Liver Failure (AFLF) and Chronic Decompensated Liver Disease (CDLD) History AFLF CDLD – Acute ingestion (eg paracetamol)– Drug interactions– Viral– Ischaemic– Post-operative– Herbal / alternative Rx eg St John’s Wort – Chronic liver disease– Encephalopathy– Hepatitis (eg chronic Hep C)– GI bleeds Examination AFLF CDLD Jaundice YES YES Coma YES […]

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