Introduction : - Alcohol related liver disease is a major ...

A. What is alcoholic liver disease (ALD)? (Slide 13) 1. Damage to liver by alcohol. 2. Typically occurs in progression . a. Fatty liver and mild inflammation. b. ( alcoholic hepatitis . c. ( cirrhosis B. Steps in metabolism leading to ALD (Slide 14) 1. First step (fatty liver) (Slide 14) a. ADH metabolizes EtOH b. Acetaldehyde/free radicals ... ................
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