Treating Liver Cirrhosis
CEimpact Podcast
English - June 26, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBCourses Education Science ceimpact podcast precept2practice level up gamechangers pharmacy cme cpe pharmacology ceimpact geoff wall Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a primary cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates new data on the diagnosis and treatment of NAFLD.
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Historical treatment of NAFLD includes beta-blockers, diuretics, and lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy. Newer agents include statins, pioglitazone, and even vitamin E.
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
References and Resources
Tapper EB, Parikh ND. Diagnosis and Management of Cirrhosis and Its Complications: A Review. JAMA. 2023 May 9;329(18):1589-1602. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.5997. PMID: 37159031.
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CE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the treatment of cirrhosis and subsequent complications
2. Develop treatment recommendations for persons with NAFLD
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-23-235-H01-P
Initial release date: 6/26/2023
Expiration date: 6/26/2024
Additional CPE details can be found here.
This podcast episode was financially supported through grant funding from Ananda Professional.
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