The Critically Ill Cirrhotic Patient Evaluation and Management
This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of the diagnosis and management of the critically ill cirrhotic patient. The book reviews recent data about risk factors for acute on chronic liver failure (including infection, renal dysfuncti
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The Critically Ill Cirrhotic Patient
Robert S. Rahimi Editor
The Critically Ill Cirrhotic Patient Evaluation and Management
Editor Robert S. Rahimi MD, MSCR Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX USA
ISBN 978-3-030-24489-7 ISBN 978-3-030-24490-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-24490-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
I wish to express my deepest appreciation to my better half, my wife Asal Shoushtari Rahimi, MD, for her undying support and to our lovely children, Sofia (7) and Kian (6), without whom my life would not be the same. Furthermore, I owe all my upbringing to my loving parents, Steve and Ziba Rahimi, MD, and my sisters, Susan Khoury Rahimi, MD, and Nina Gutierrez Rahimi, MD.
Preface
This textbook provides a state-of-the-art review in the field of hepatology on the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the critically ill cirrhotic patient. It serves as a very useful resource for physicians, healthcare providers, and researchers dealing with a very sick population of chronic liver disease patients. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status in the field of transplant hepatology that will help guide patient evaluation and management and stimulate further research investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their respective fields within liver disease and include the most up-to-date scientific and clinical information. The field of chronic liver disease management of the critically ill cirrhotic patient in the intensive care unit has been transformed by recent changes in management over the past decade. Most importantly, m
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