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Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) in 2022: have novel treatment paradigms already arrived?
Nadir Abbas
ORCID Icon, Neil Rajoriya
, Ahmed M Elsharkawy
& Abhishek Chauhan
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Received 27 Jan 2022, Accepted 29 Jun 2022, Accepted author version posted online: 04 Jul 2022, Published online: 07 Jul 2022
Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2022.2097070 CrossMark Logo CrossMark
In this article
ABSTRACT
1. Introduction
2. Defining ACLF
3. Epidemiology
4. Animal models of ACLF
5. Pathophysiology
6. Pre-ACLF state
7. Management of ACLF
8. Conclusion
9. Expert opinion
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ABSTRACT
Introduction
Acute-on-chronic failure (ACLF) is a recognized syndrome in patients with chronic liver disease and is characterized by acute decompensation, organ failure(s), and a high short-term mortality. ACLF is often triggered by ongoing alcohol consumption, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or infections, and is pathophysiologically characterized by uncontrolled systemic inflammation coupled with paradoxical immunoparesis. Patients with ACLF require prompt and early recognition. Management requires extensive utilization of clinical resources often including escalation to intensive care.
Areas covered
Currently, there are no specific targeted treatments for established ACLF, and management revolves around treating underlying precipitants and providing organ support. In this article, we review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of ACLF and summarize recent advances in management strategies of this syndrome, focusing specifically on novel emerging therapies.
Expert commentary
ACLF is a challenging condition with rapid clinical course, high short-term mortality and varying clinical phenotypes. Management of ACLF is broadly focused on supportive care often in an intensive care setting with liver transplantation proving to be an increasingly relevant and effective rescue therapy. This disease has clear pathogenesis and epidemiological burden, thus distinguishing it from decompensated cirrhosis; there is clear clinical need for the development of specific and nuanced therapies to treat this condition.
KEYWORDS: Inflammatory responseAcute-on-chronic liver failureliver transplantationacute decompensationmultiorgan failure |
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