Impact of Acute Decompensation in Patients of Cirrhosis With or Without Prior Decompensation
Impact of Acute Decompensation in Patients of Cirrhosis With or Without Prior Decompensation
This a prospective observational study in Chronic Liver Disease patients admitted or seen in
 OPD, Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India. The study will
 be conducted in a period of three months starting September 2016 in sample size of 80 . A
 detailed proforma including history and examination and routine blood investigations will be
 noted. The patients will undergo close follow up at 0, 7, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 days and similar
 activities will be repeated at every visit.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Cirrhosis with decompensation in a period of 3 months in form of ascites, jaundice,
 Hepatic Encephalopathy, Acute Variceal bleed irrespective of prior decompensation.

 2. Age 18-70 years

 3. Valid consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. HepatoCellular Carcinoma

 2. Admitted and survival less than 48 hrs

 3. Pregnant

 4. Acute Liver Failure

 5. Post transplant