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Jan 2025
1h 21m

#466 Cirrhosis Update with Scott Matherl...

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
Update your approach to cirrhosis evaluation and management with Dr. Scott Matherly Associate Professor of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University 

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Case from Kashlak; Definitions
  • Cirrhosis Diagnosis and Initial Evaluation 
  • Cirrhosis Physical Examination 
  • Decompensated Cirrhosis Management 
  • Ascites and TIPS
  • MELD and transplant consideration
  • Outro

Credits

  • Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson MD
  • Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang MD
  • Hosts: Paul Williams MD, FACP; Elena Gibson MD    
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Scott Matherly MD 

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