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VA Policies & Notifications
VA National Formulary Process
Directive 2001-044, July 24, 2001
Guidelines
Treatment of Patients with Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension, October 2003, v.1
Treatment recommendations for cirrhosis based on evidence in the literature, as well as on the results of the most recent consensus conferences
Clinical Manual
Pharmaceutical Options for Managing Viral Hepatitis and Cirrhosis Complications in the VA Health Care System
List of pharmaceutical options within the VA Health Care System for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, treatment side effects, cirrhosis management, and prevention
Conference Presentations
2004 Advanced Liver Disease Training Program
April 12-14, 2004, New York City
Clinician Tools
Cirrhosis Quicknotes
Abbreviated version of the Prevention and Treatment of the Complications of Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Recommendations
Child-Turcotte-Pugh Calculator
Calculator for the classification of the severity of cirrhosis
Case Studies
Advanced Liver Disease Case Studies
These cases illustrate a number of areas that are actively being researched.
Journal Articles
Prevention and management of gastroesophageal varices and variceal hemorrhage in cirrhosis (AASLD Practice Guidelines)
Garcia-Tsao G, et al. Hepatology. 2007 Sep;46(3):922-38.
The management of ascites in cirrhosis: report on the consensus conference of the International Ascites Club.
Moore KP, Wong F, Gines P, et al.
Hepatology
. 2003;38:258-66
Is obesity a risk factor for cirrhosis related death or hospitalization? A population-based cohort study.
Ioannou GN, Weiss NS, Kowdley KV, Dominitz JA. Gastroenterology. 2003 Oct;125(4):1053-9.
Patient Education
Cirrhosis: A Patient's Guide
30-page patient handbook
Hepatitis C Education Class
Slide set & script
Patient Education Brochures
A variety of PDF brochures on living with hepatitis C
Patient Education Wallet Cards
Easy-to-carry cards with tips on living with hepatitis C
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Reviewed/Updated Date: June 29, 2008