LFTs - GGT and AST / ALT ratio #liver #liverdisease #liverdamage
The long video can be found here: • Understanding abnormal LFTs: the puzz... This episode refers to guidelines on the management of abnormal liver function tests by the British Society of Gastroenterology and a number of NHS organisations in the UK. Please note that the content on this channel reflects my professional interpretation/summary of the guidance and that I am in no way affiliated with, employed by or funded/sponsored by them. My name is Fernando Florido and I am a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. In this episode, I go through the interpretation of an abnormal liver function tests, always focusing on what is relevant in Primary Care only. I am not giving medical advice; this video is intended for health care professionals; it is only my summary and my interpretation of the information consulted. You must always use your clinical judgement. Disclaimer: The Video Content on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this YouTube channel. The statements made throughout this video are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent health conditions. In addition, transmission of this Content is not intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, a physician-patient relationship with Dr Fernando Florido, his employees, agents, independent contractors, or anyone acting on behalf of Dr Fernando Florido. There is a podcast version of this and other videos that you can access here: Primary Care guidelines podcast: • Redcircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/primary-c... • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BmqS0O... • Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... There is a YouTube version of this and other videos that you can access here: • The Practical GP YouTube Channel: / @practicalgp My summary guide can be downloaded here: • https://1drv.ms/b/s!AiVFJ_Uoigq0mQ8MR... The resources consulted can be found here: BSG- British Society of Gastroenterology: • bsg.org.uk/clinical-resource/guidelines-on-abnormal-liver-blood-tests • Guidelines on the management of abnormal liver blood tests (bsg.org.uk) o First published on: o BMJ article: o Guidelines on the management of abnormal liver blood tests | Gut (bmj.com) Southeast London pathway: • Microsoft Word - Abnormal liver function test pathway-explanatory.docx (selondonccg.nhs.uk) North and East Devon pathway: • Management of Abnormal LFTs in Asymptomatic Adults - North & East (devonformularyguidance.nhs.uk) North Bristol • https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/... West Hampshire: • Liver Blood Test Pathway | GP Portal (westhampshireccg.nhs.uk) Medscape: • Liver Blood Tests: How to Interpret Abnormal Results (medscape.co.uk)
