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2024年9月11日 · This topic review will present an approach to the patient with an elevated serum amylase or lipase. Elevation of these measures in the context of individual disorders (such as pancreatitis) is discussed separately.
Approach to the patient with elevated serum amylase or lipase
2022年7月14日 · This topic review will present an approach to the patient with an elevated serum amylase or lipase. Elevation of these measures in the context of individual disorders (such as pancreatitis) is discussed separately.
Causes of an elevated alkaline phosphatase - UpToDate
Δ May cause an isolated elevation in hepatic alkaline phosphatase. Alkaline phosphatase may be derived from several sites including the liver, bone, third trimester placenta, intestine, and kidneys.
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Although the exact cause is unknown, possible underlying reasons may be related to pyridoxine deficiency (pyridoxal phosphate is a necessary coenzyme for ALT and AST) and/or the presence of an inhibitory substance in the uremic milieu .
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- Major causes of metabolic acidosis; CALCULATORS. Calculator: Plasma sodium concentration correction for hyperglycemia in adults (conventional and SI units) RELATED TOPICS. Acute toxic-metabolic encephalopathy in adults; Approach to the adult with metabolic acidosis; COVID-19: Issues related to diabetes mellitus in adults
Causes of lactic acidosis - UpToDate
2024年3月26日 · Lactate levels greater than 2 mmol/L represent hyperlactatemia, whereas lactic acidosis is generally defined as a serum lactate concentration above 4 mmol/L. Lactic acidosis is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in hospitalized patients.
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Total high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are usually normal or reduced in the nephrotic syndrome, and there is often a pronounced decline in the cardioprotective HDL2 fraction. The following studies illustrate the range of findings:
Management of acute pancreatitis - UpToDate
Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas. Overall mortality rates in acute pancreatitis are approximately 2 percent, but can be as high as 30 percent in patients with persistent organ failure (severe acute pancreatitis) . This …
Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis - UpToDate
2023年10月31日 · Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is an important cause of acute pancreatitis . Early clinical recognition of HTG-induced pancreatitis (HTGP) is important to provide appropriate therapy and to prevent further episodes . This topic will review the etiology, clinical features, and management of acute HTGP.