| Literature DB >> 30651244 |
Luke D Tyson1, Heather Lewis2.
Abstract
Age-standardised mortality from liver disease in the United Kingdom has risen by 400% since 1970, with three-quarters of deaths from alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). The 2013 National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report found that only 47% of the patients dying in hospital from liver disease experienced 'good' care. We discuss common complications in the care of patients with ARLD and the evidence-based best practice that can improve patient outcomes, with a focus on the initial management of patients presenting acutely to the medical take. © Royal College of Physicians 2019. All rights reserved.Entities:
Keywords: Alcohol; best practice; cirrhosis; decompensation; withdrawal; dependence
Year: 2019 PMID: 30651244 PMCID: PMC6399631 DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.19-1-43
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Med (Lond) ISSN: 1470-2118 Impact factor: 2.659