Complications of Chronic Liver Disease
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چکیده
1. Apply results from clinical studies and guidelines to the management of hepatic encephalopathy. 2. Design evidence-based treatment and prevention regimens for patients with ascites or complications of ascites such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatorenal syndrome. 3. Given recent guidelines on the management of portal hypertension, justify the need for primary and secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. 4. Assess and apply the role of the pharmacist in providing appropriate treatment recommendations to health care providers and drug education to patients regarding the management of complications caused by chronic liver disease.
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