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Contents
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Preface
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Differential Diagnosis of Ascites
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Abstract
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Clinical Work- Up and Problems
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History and Physical Examination
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Diagnostic Imaging Techniques
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Diagnostic Paracentesis and Ascitic Fluid Analysis
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Macroscopic Appearance of Ascites
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Diagnostic Tests for Ascites
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Some Common Causes of Ascites
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Novel Aspects and Future Developments
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References
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Current Treatment Strategies: Diuretics
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Abstract
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Aldosterone Antagonists
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Other ‘Potassium- Sparing’ Diuretics
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Loop Diuretics
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Diuretic Treatment Strategies in Decompensated Cirrhosis
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References
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Paracentesis
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Abstract
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Nomenclature Used in Assessment of Ascites
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Confirmation and Ascitic Fluid Analysis
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Indications of Abdominal Paracentesis
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Contraindications
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Paracentesis Techniques
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Large- Volume Paracentesis
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Ascitic Fluid Analysis
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Coagulopathy in Liver Disease
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Complications
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References
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Large- Volume Paracentesis: Which PlasmaExpander?
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Abstract
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Large- Volume Paracentesis in Clinical Practice
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Rationale for Using Plasma Volume Expansion
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Evidence Supporting the Use of Albumin for Plasma Expansion
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References
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Albumin: Not Just a Plasma Expander
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Abstract
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Albumin in Liver Disease
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Albumin in Non- Liver Disease
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Functional Characteristics in Liver Disease and Failure – Albumin Is Dysfunctional,Why?
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References
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Transjugular Intrahepatic PortosystemicShunt for Ascites: Which Patients WillBenefit?
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Abstract
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Treatment of Ascites
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Prediction of Post- TIPS Survival
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Predictors of Efficacy
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Post- TIPS Quality of Life
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Post- TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy
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References
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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis –Prophylaxis and Treatment
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Abstract
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Definition and Clinical Importance
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Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
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Prophylaxis
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Therapy
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References
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Clinical Implications of Hyponatremia inCirrhosis
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Abstract
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Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis: Pathophysiology
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Prognostic Significance of Sodium in Cirrhosis and Liver Transplantation
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Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis: Treatment Options
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Should We Treat Cirrhotic Hyponatremia?
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References
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Vaptans for Ascites – Chances and Risks
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Abstract
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The Clinical Problem
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Therapeutic Limitations in the Management of Refractory Ascites
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Recent Novel Therapeutic Agents for the Management of Ascites
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The Vaptans
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Vaptans in the Management of Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis
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Vaptans in the Management of Ascites in Cirrhosis
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Vaptans – the Chances
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Vaptans – the Risks
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The Future
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References
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Cardiorenal Syndrome – A New Entity?
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Abstract
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Hepatic Decompensation and Hemodynamic Derangements in Cirrhosis
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Renal Failure in Cirrhosis – The Clinical Problem
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Cardiac Dysfunction
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Cardiorenal Axis in Cirrhosis
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Conclusions and Future Developments
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References
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Renal Failure in Cirrhosis
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Abstract
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Acute Kidney Injury
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Chronic Kidney Disease
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Management of Acute Kidney Injury
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Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
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Selection of Candidates for Combined Liver and Kidney Transplantation
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Conclusions
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References
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Novel Definition of Hepatorenal Syndrome:Clinical Consequences
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Abstract
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Hepatorenal Syndrome: Concept, Clinical Types and Diagnostic Caveats
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New Definition of Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Definition of Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis
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References
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Role of Infections in Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Abstract
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Epidemiology and Prognosis of Bacterial Infections and Associated Renal Failure inCirrhosis
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Key Events for Development of Renal Dysfunction in Advanced Cirrhosis withEmphasis on Bacterial Infections and Pathological Bacterial Translocation
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General Assessment
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Therapeutic Considerations for Bacterial Infections and Their Role for Developmentof Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Clinical Problems and Future Developments
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References
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TIPS for HRS
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Abstract
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Rationale for TIPS in HRS
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Results of TIPS in Patients with HRS
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Conclusions
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References
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Vasoconstrictor Therapy for HepatorenalSyndrome
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Abstract
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Pathophysiological Bases of Pharmacological Therapy in Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Clinical Use of Vasoconstrictors in Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1
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Clinical use of Vasoconstrictors in Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 2
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Conclusions
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References
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Terlipressin for Hepatorenal Syndrome:The US Experience
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Abstract
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Rationale for the Use of Terlipressin for Type 1 HRS
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Summary of the Study Design
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Outcomes with Terlipressin Treatment
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Primary Endpoint
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Impact on Renal Function
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Time Course of Changes in Renal Function
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Factors Predictive of Response to Terlipressin
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Impact on Survival
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Impact on Liver Transplantation
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Conclusion
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References
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Terlipressin for Hepatorenal Syndrome:Predictors of Response
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Abstract
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Terlipressin for Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Predictors of Response
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References
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Safety of Terlipressin for HepatorenalSyndrome
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Abstract
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Pharmacokinetics and Receptor Affinity
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Adverse Events Reported in Trials on the Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Cardiac and Pulmonary Adverse Events
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Skin Ischemia
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Gastrointestinal Adverse Events
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Hyponatremia and Hypokalemia
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Contraindications to Terlipressin and Prevention of Side Effects
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Dealing with Side Effects
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Conclusions
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References
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Terlipressin for Hepatorenal Syndrome:Novel Strategies and Future Perspectives
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Abstract
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Novel Strategies
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Future Perspectives
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Septic Shock
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Conclusions
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References
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Hepatorenal Syndrome and LiverTransplantation
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Abstract
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References
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Author Index
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Subject Index
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