Table 5:
Data collection in programs performing LT for AH
| Timing | Main component | Sub component |
|---|---|---|
| Pretransplant | AH | definite, probable, possible |
| Number with AH | ||
| Number evaluated | ||
| Number listed | ||
| Medical and psychosocial Characteristics of evaluated not listed vs listed | Gender, race, MELD, insurance | |
| Medical treatment | Steroids, other | |
| Contraindication or ineligible for steroids | Disease severity Multiorgan failure | |
| Accurate coding for AH | ||
| AUD diagnosis | Mild, moderate, severe | |
| Prior AUD treatment | Types of AUD treatment previously used | |
| Explant and Biopsy characteristics | ||
| Comorbid psychiatric and/or substance use disorders | ||
| Other substance use | ||
| Transplant | Multidisciplinary Team assessment | Addiction specialist Social Worker mental health professional |
| Routine Testing | Alcohol biomarker testing: Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), Urinary ethyl glucuronide | |
| Pattern of alcohol use | Slip, relapse, heavy | |
| Post LT | Documentation of AUD management plan pre and post-LT required | |
| Documentation of EtG or PEtH testing | ||
| Survival 1, 3 5 years |