About this episode
Swim through the sea of acronyms as Dr Scott Matherly ( @liverprof ) helps us become a little less baffled by the thought of NAFLD. We discuss the initial diagnosis of fatty liver disease, indications for additional evaluation with imaging and/or biopsy, and potential treatment options. With a quarter of the world affected, it’s crucial to understand the various forms of disease and how to counsel patients about this all-too-common condition! Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson MD Infographic and Cover Art: Elena Gibson MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Scott Matherly MD Sponsor: Pediatrics On Call Sponsor: VCU Health Continuing Education to offer continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Check out curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and create your FREE account! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:15 Guest one-liner; Picks of the Week* : 08:15 Sponsor 08:50 Case from Kashlak part 1; What is hepatic steatosis? 11:43 NAFLD acronyms and definitions 18:20 Alcohol and Fatty Liver 23:15 Initial Evaluation of NAFLD 35:12 Dr Matherly’s piel to patients with fatty 41:11 NASH/Fibrosis Risk Assessment 48:54 Outcomes in NASH with Fibrosis 51:20 Statins are safe in liver disease 56:15 Treatment Options (surgery, Vitamin E, Pioglitazone, SLGT2 inhibitors and GLP1 agonists; Coffee?!) 71:42 Take home points and Outro