Table 4.
Factors be considered in routine follow-up outpatient clinic for liver allograft recipients.
Aspect to be assessed | Measure |
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Graft health | Liver Tests |
Cardiovascular risk factors | Blood pressure |
Blood lipids | |
Weight/BMI | |
Smoking | |
Alcohol consumption | |
Exercise/physical activity | |
Renal function | eGFR, urea, creatinine |
Diabetes mellitus | Blood sugar/HBA1c |
Malignancy | Chest X-raya, colonoscopyb skin examination |
Immunosuppression | Full blood count |
Therapeutic blood monitoring | |
Compliance | |
Bone health | Risk factors |
DEXA scan | |
Other | Sexual health |
Dental care | |
Travel | |
Work/employment | |
Immunisations | |
Other medications |
Especially for those transplanted for alcohol related liver disease.
Especially for those with colitis.