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Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C - 0%Lesson 1
Initial Evaluation of Persons with Chronic HCVActivities- 0%Lesson 2
Natural History of HCV InfectionActivities- 0%Lesson 3
Counseling Persons with Chronic HCV InfectionActivities- 0%Lesson 4
Evaluation and Staging of Liver FibrosisActivities- 0%Lesson 5
Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with CirrhosisEvaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C Overview4th Edition
Module Core Competency
Provide Evidence-Based Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring to Persons with Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
Target Audience
Intended for clinicians involved in long-term management of persons with chronic hepatitis C infection. Content includes initial evaluation, natural history, preventing liver damage, staging of liver fibrosis, evaluation of cirrhosis, surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma, and recognition of extrahepatic manifestations.Editor
H. Nina Kim, MD, MScH. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures: NoneFree CNE/CME
Module Lessons
1Lesson 1 Initial Evaluation of Persons with Chronic HCV
- Learning Objectives
- Describe key aspects of the medical history to obtain in a new evaluation of persons with HCV infection
- Identify key abnormal physical examination findings that may be present in a person with HCV and cirrhosis
- Summarize recommended laboratory studies to obtain for a person with HCV at the initial evaluation visit
- List immunizations that should be administered to persons with chronic HCV infection
- Discuss the evaluation of secondary causes of liver disease in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Quick ReferenceInitial Evaluation of Persons with Chronic HCV Core Concepts
- Activity 1B.Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Activity 1C.Determining AUDIT-C Score
2Lesson 2 Natural History of HCV Infection
- Learning Objectives
- Explain spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition
- Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Summarize the typical time course for developing liver complications in untreated chronic HCV
- List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Quick ReferenceNatural History of HCV Infection Core Concepts
3Lesson 3 Counseling Persons with Chronic HCV Infection
- Learning Objectives
- Determine which common liver health counseling messages should be addressed in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Explain recommendations for intake of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Discuss recommendations for iron intake and vitamins for persons with chronic HCV infection
- Summarize key counseling messages related to coffee, diet, and complementary medications in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Clarify guidance related to alcohol and marijuana use in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Quick ReferenceCounseling Persons with Chronic HCV Infection Core Concepts
4Lesson 4 Evaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis
- Learning Objectives
- Discuss noninvasive indirect markers used for estimating liver fibrosis
- Describe noninvasive direct markers used for estimating liver fibrosis
- Summarize key radiologic methods that can estimate hepatic fibrosis
- List the transient elastography cutoff that is used to estimate cirrhosis in persons with chronic HCV
- Explain the indications, risks, and histologic assessment for liver biopsy in persons with chronic HCV
- Quick ReferenceEvaluation and Staging of Liver Fibrosis Core Concepts
- Activity 4B.Calculating APRI
5Lesson 5 Evaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis
- Learning Objectives
- Differentiate compensated cirrhosis from decompensated cirrhosis
- Explain the classification and prognostic systems for cirrhosis
- Summarize important aspects of the medical history and physical examination in persons with cirrhosis
- Discuss the approach to treatment of HCV in persons with compensated cirrhosis
- Describe key manifestations and complications associated with decompensated cirrhosis
- Quick ReferenceEvaluation and Prognosis of Persons with Cirrhosis Core Concepts
6Lesson 6 Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Learning Objectives
- Discuss the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in persons with chronic HCV
- Describe major risk factors for developing HCC
- Explain the rationale for HCC surveillance in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Summarize the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) recommendations for HCC surveillance indications
- List recommended HCC surveillance methods
- Quick ReferenceSurveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Core Concepts
7Lesson 7 Extrahepatic Conditions Related to HCV Infection
- Learning Objectives
- Identify the most common clinical syndromes associated with HCV-related cryoglobulinemia
- Describe the renal extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection
- Recognize the most common dermatologic extrahepatic manifestations associated with chronic HCV infection
- Explain the relationship of chronic HCV infection and lymphomas
- Summarize the association of chronic HCV and cardiovascular disease
- Quick ReferenceExtrahepatic Conditions Related to HCV Infection Core Concepts
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