Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Patients With Cirrhosis in a US National Cohort

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Authors

Binu John · University of Miami

Dustin Bastaich · Virginia Commonwealth University

Andres Samos · Florida International University

Austen Hentschel · Florida International University

Sunny Sandhu · University of Miami

Raphaella D Ferreira · Sky Ridge Medical Center

Tamar H. Taddei

Abstract

AATD testing rates in veterans with cirrhosis are low, and patients at high-risk are less likely to be tested. Guidelines are needed to emphasize universal AATD testing in patients with cirrhosis regardless of the presence of other risk factors.

Topics & Keywords

Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.14309/ctg.0000000000000995

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