Stratified alpha-fetoprotein pattern accurately predicts mortality in patients with acute-on-chronic hepatitis B liver failure.

Gui-Qian HuangYao-Yao XiePei-Wu ZhuXiao-Dong WangZhuo LinYan WangJiang-Pin YeYu-Min WangYing-Xiao ChenXiao-Zhi JinSven Van PouckeYong-Ping ChenMing-Hua Zheng

Published in: Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology (2018)

Stratified AFP could strengthen the predictive power for short-term survival of patients with ACHBLF. Combining AFP quartiles with low serum sodium and high INR may better predict poor outcome in ACHBLF patients.

Keyphrases

liver failure
hepatitis b virus
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
cardiovascular disease