Table 4.
Factors be considered in routine follow-up outpatient clinic for liver allograft recipients.
| Aspect to be assessed | Measure |
|---|---|
| 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 |
a
Especially for those transplanted for alcohol related liver disease.
b
Especially for those with colitis.