A Polarizing Case of Elevated Liver Enzymes
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.31261
Abstract: A 25-year-old male was referred to hepatology clinic for abnormal liver enzymes: AST 242 IU/L, ALT 507 IU/L, alkaline phosphatase 139 IU/L, INR 1.1, bilirubin 1.3 mg/dl, and albumin 4.2 g/dL. His hemoglobin was 13.3… read more here.
Keywords: polarizing case; liver enzymes; case elevated; hepatology ... See more keywords
Elevated Liver Enzymes in Patients with COVID-19: Look, but Not Too Hard
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06585-9
Abstract: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), due to infection with the virus termed SARS-CoV-2, has complicated the evaluation of elevated liver enzymes. Elevated liver enzymes occur in a median of 15% [1] and up to 58% [2]… read more here.
Keywords: liver enzymes; liver; enzymes patients; patients covid ... See more keywords
Prevalence and predictors of elevated liver enzyme levels in Mexico: The Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey, 2016.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aohep.2021.100562
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of elevated liver enzyme levels and the fatty liver index according to specific sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, and metabolic risk factors in Mexican adult population. MATERIAL AND METHODS The… read more here.
Keywords: fatty liver; liver enzyme; prevalence; enzyme levels ... See more keywords
Extensive testing or focused testing of patients with elevated liver enzymes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.09.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Many patients have elevated serum aminotransferases reflecting many underlying conditions, both common and rare. Clinicians generally apply one of two evaluative strategies: testing for all diseases at once (extensive) or just common… read more here.
Keywords: patients elevated; focused testing; liver enzymes; false positives ... See more keywords
[Clarification of increased liver values in primary care - Findings from a series of studies from a general practitioner and specialist perspective].
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1852-9822
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In primary care, elevated liver values are often an incidental finding. In addition to observing symptoms, it is crucial for an effective clarification which liver values are included as indicators and when patients are… read more here.
Keywords: general practitioner; elevated liver; care; clarification ... See more keywords
Liver injury in patients with COVID-19 in comparison to patients with the pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009: a population-based study.
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2023.2204987
Abstract: BACKGROUND Elevated liver tests in patients with COVID-19 are widely reported. Population-based studies utilizing a validated analysis of drug-induced liver injury (DILI), with a control group of other viral illnesses and follow-up are largely lacking.… read more here.
Keywords: influenza h1n1; population based; elevated liver; liver tests ... See more keywords
Hepatitis E virus genotype 3 is a common finding in liver‐transplanted patients undergoing liver biopsy for elevated liver enzymes with a low De Ritis ratio and suspected acute rejection: A real‐world cohort
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.13411
Abstract: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is a potential reason for elevated liver enzymes after liver transplantation (LT). Our aim was to analyze a real‐world cohort of LT patients, who underwent liver biopsy for elevated transaminases… read more here.
Keywords: real world; world cohort; liver enzymes; liver biopsy ... See more keywords
May human epididymis 4 protein play a role in the etiopathogenesis of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome?
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DOI: 10.1111/jog.14808
Abstract: Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome is an extremely advanced form of preeclampsia. Currently, there is no parameter or marker to predict this syndrome; however, it is emphasized that vascular endothelial damage… read more here.
Keywords: hellp syndrome; liver enzymes; hemolysis elevated; enzymes low ... See more keywords
Challenges in Screening for Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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DOI: 10.1177/0009922817733300
Abstract: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes in children in the United States. Screening for NAFLD in children with obesity is recommended by several published guidelines, but the… read more here.
Keywords: fatty liver; liver enzymes; nonalcoholic fatty; liver disease ... See more keywords
IDEAL-IQ in an oncologic population: meeting the challenge of concomitant liver fat and liver iron
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DOI: 10.1186/s40644-018-0167-3
Abstract: BackgroundCancer patients often have a history of chemotherapy, putting them at increased risk of liver toxicity and pancytopenia, leading to elevated liver fat and elevated liver iron respectively. T1-in-and-out-of-phase, the conventional MR technique for liver… read more here.
Keywords: ideal; liver; liver iron; liver fat ... See more keywords
Prevalence of elevated liver transaminases and their relationship with alcohol use in people living with HIV on anti-retroviral therapy in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250368
Abstract: Background Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) reduces tuberculosis reactivation and mortality among persons living with HIV (PLWH), yet hepatotoxicity concerns exclude “regular and heavy alcohol drinkers” from IPT. We aimed to determine the prevalence of elevated… read more here.
Keywords: liver transaminases; elevated transaminases; alcohol; alcohol use ... See more keywords