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How does cirrhosis cause oedema?
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1. splanchnic congestion
2. low hyperalbuminaemia 3. RAS system |
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What are the functions of the liver?
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- BILE salt production
- Serum proteins albumin - Vitamin A b12 storage - Clotting factors - Absorption of fat for vitamins (vitamin K) - Metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats - Steroid hormones - excretion of bilirubin - detox of drugs, alcohol |
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What are the laboratory findings for liver failure?
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hypoaluminanaemia
blood ammonia elevated AST and ALT elevated |
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What are the functions of the kidney?
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• Regulates plasma ions (Na+, Cl-, PO43-, K+, Ca2+)
• Regulates pH (H+, HCO3-) |
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What is metabolic acidosis?
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higher metabolic wastes
lower nutrition lower muscle mass |
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What is the result of renal failure?
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• Endocrine Function
• Increased Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone – Hypertension • Decreased Erythropoietin – Anaemia • Decreased activation of 25-hydroxy vit D – Renal osteodystrophy |
