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ReviewWorld journal of hepatology2024

Outpatient management after hospitalisation for acute decompensation of cirrhosis: A practical guide.

Adonis A Protopapas, Alexandra Tsankof, Ioanna Papagiouvanni, Georgia Kaiafa, Lemonia Skoura, Christos Savopoulos, Ioannis Goulis

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Review in World journal of hepatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Adonis A ProtopapasFirst Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece. adoprot@hotmail.com.
Alexandra TsankofFirst Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece.
Ioanna PapagiouvanniFourth Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece.
Georgia KaiafaFirst Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece.
Lemonia SkouraDepartment of Microbiology, Aristotle University οf Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece.
Christos SavopoulosFirst Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece.
Ioannis GoulisFourth Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokration General Hospital, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute decompensation in cirrhotic patients signifies the onset of clinically evident events due to portal hypertension. The transition from compensated to decompensated cirrhosis involves hemodynamic changes leading to multiorgan dysfunction, managed predominantly in outpatient settings with regular monitoring. The mortality risk is elevated in decompensated patients. Therefore, diligent outpatient management should focus on regular medical follow-ups, medication adjustments, patient education, addressing emergent issues and evaluation for liver transplantation. The ultimate goal is to improve quality of life, prevent disease progression, reduce complications, and assess possible recompensation. This guide provides valuable recommendations for medical experts managing decompensated cirrhotic patients post-hospitalization.

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CirrhosisComplicationsDecompensatedOutpatientTreatment

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PMCPMC11686542

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