A 62-year-old with alcohol-associated liver disease and ascites asks about portal hypertension screening. Recommendation?...

Question

A 62-year-old with alcohol-associated liver disease and ascites asks about portal hypertension screening. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Noninvasive assessment and EGD per risk; beta-blocker for large varices

Answer

No screening until decompensation

Answer

Start anticoagulation

Answer

Liver biopsy for all

Answer

Empiric antibiotics long-term

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Portal Hypertension