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Chapter 1

Liver function

In this chapter, you’ll cover common diseases of the liver and gallbladder, lab tests to order in patients with abnormal liver function, and signs to look for in a physical exam.
6 Lessons
14m 1s
Liver function intro
24s
Analyzing liver function
3m 1s
Introducing liver diseases
3m 31s
Taking an appropriate history
3m 10s
Performing a physical exam
3m 55s
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Chapter 2

Liver function tests

Here, you’ll take a deep dive into bilirubin and albumin physiology, and cover the prothrombin time test and common enzymes tested as part of a liver function test (LFT) panel.
6 Lessons
10m 7s
Liver function tests intro
32s
Reviewing bilirubin physiology
2m 51s
Getting to know albumin physiology
1m 24s
Covering the liver function panel
2m 42s
Figuring out prothrombin time
2m 38s
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Chapter 3

Patterns of abnormal liver function

This chapter will teach you how to identify abnormal LFT patterns and be able to take the appropriate next steps.
6 Lessons
10m 33s
Patterns of abnormal liver function intro
34s
Recognizing a hepatocellular pattern
3m 8s
Identifying a cholestatic pattern
2m 22s
Diagnosing isolated hyperbilirubinemia
3m 46s
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Liver lab essentials outro
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Amer Wahed, MD FRCPath
Amer is a Professor and Vice Chair (Clinical Pathology) and Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, USA.
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