1. By Salman Ahmed 2. Introduction  Observational studies have identified two genes, CYP2C9 and VKORC1, that are associated with variation in warfarin maintenance doses…

Slide 1 T HE N ATURAL H ISTORY OF MELD Gordon Hazen INFORMS Healthcare June 21, 2011 Slide 2 MELD The U.S. liver transplant wait list is prioritized by MELD. MELD = Model…

Cirrhoses And Its Complications Ahmad Shavakhi The patient A 42 y/o man presented to clinic complaining of malaise and weakness He was well until 2 months ago when weakness…

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HEPATOMA HEPATOMA Dr Isbandiyah, SpPD Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver. It is now the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with…

The Natural History of MELD. Gordon Hazen INFORMS Healthcare June 21, 2011. MELD. The U.S. liver transplant wait list is prioritized by MELD. MELD = M odel for E nd-Stage…

1.CIRRHOSIS2. • Cirrhosis is a condition that is defined histopathologically. characterised by:  Development of fibrosis  Architectural distortion  Formation of…