Ischemic hepatitis
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“Shock liver” w/ AST & ALT >1000 + ↑↑ LDH (ALT:LDH ratio often <1:5); delayed ↑↑ Tbili
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Seen in HoTN & CHF; often requires ↑ venous + ↓ portal/arterial pressure + hypoxia
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“Shock liver” w/ AST & ALT >1000 + ↑↑ LDH (ALT:LDH ratio often <1:5); delayed ↑↑ Tbili
Seen in HoTN & CHF; often requires ↑ venous + ↓ portal/arterial pressure + hypoxia