CCTC CERTIFICATION REVIEW .
Absolute Contraindications for liver transplant - Severe cardiopulmonary disease, uncontrolled HIV, poorly controlled Psych illness, noncompliance, anatomical abnormalities precluding adequate surgical reconstruction Reason for not accepted for liver TX - Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) outside Milan Criteria What is NAFLD? - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease- caused by obesity, hyperglycemia, elevated serum lipids, and high BP What is NASH? - Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Can lead to cirrhosis 3rd common indication for liver TX.
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