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What is the most common cause of lv disease in the the western world?
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Alcohol (Fatty Lv, Hep, Cirrhosis)
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Sgns and Sx of Alc Fatty Lv:
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-Usually asx(asymptomatic)
-May produce tender, painful hepatomegaly -RUQ pain -Possible portal hypertension and acute helptocellular failure -muddy slcera |
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What is Cirrhosis?
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Disorg of lv architecture by widespread fibrosis resulting in nodule formation, necrosis, regeneration, and scarring of lv parenchyma
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