NUR 326 Cirrhosis

NUR 326 Cirrhosis
1. cirrhosis
Answer
end stage ofliver disease characterized by extensive degeneration and destruction of the livers cell
with the replacement of liver tissue by SCAR tissue and regenerative nodules that occur as the
liver tries to repair itself
2. HCV infection
Answer
60-70% infected are asymptomatic
Can take up to 20 years to develop, first sign becomes liver disease Can progress to liver cancer
or cirrhosis
85%-Liver damage
HEPATITISC INFECTION
3. NASH
Answer
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver)
4. steatohepatitis
Answer
inflammation of the liver associated with excess fat
5. HCV, NASH, and alcohol induced
Answer
What are the most common causes of cirrhosis
6. Cardiac cirrhosis
Answer
results from severe right heart failure inducing necrosis and fibrosis due to lack of blood flow.
increases the risk of liver cirrhosis.
Treatment aims to fix the underlying problem of heart failure
7. ascites
Answer
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
8. portal hypertension
Answer
the elevation of blood pressure within the portal venous system. Forms collateral circulation for
alternate circulatory pathway