The speaker will review basic long-term monitoring of the cirrhosis patient and the new AASLD guidelines on malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia. Discussion will include complications seen in cirrhosis patients such as ascites, varices, encephalopathy, and hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as newer information on palliative care and nutrition.

Educational Objectives

• Describe the long-term complications associated with cirrhosis
• Review the new AASLD guidelines on malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia
• Discuss how to monitor and address N-stage progression to transplant criteria

Level  Advanced