REBOOT #293 The Best of Liver Tests with Dr. Elliot Tapper
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We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! Take a walk through Liver Land with Dr. Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper on Twitter) as we stroll through the best of liver tests. Once differentiating a hepatocellular versus cholestatic injury picture, Dr. Tapper shares some targeted labs to help with etiology, as well as what to do with those pesky isolated lab abnormalities. On top of that, we review common causes of severe acute liver disease and issues in pregnancy. Join us, and you’ll be writing more accurate notes as Dr. Tapper schools us on what “liver function tests” really mean!  Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson MD  Cover Art and Infographic: Kate Grant MD; Elena Gibson MD  Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Editor: Emi Okamoto MD  (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Elliot Tapper MD Sponsor: Panacea  If you’re ready to join the thousands of doctors who have declared independence from traditional banks, visit panaceafinancial.com today to open your free account. Sponsor: Birch Birch is giving 20% off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at BirchLiving.com/curb when you use code BIRCHPARTNER20! CME Partner: VCU Health CEThe Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org. Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Definitions of liver enzymes, liver function tests   Patterns of acute liver injury Drug-induced liver injury Isolated alkaline phosphatase elevation  Isolated total bilirubin elevation  Livery Injury During Pregnancy  Acute liver failure Outro
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