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Cirrhosis affects all 3 phases of coagulation, leading to a delicate new equilibrium, easily disturbed and tipped toward either bleeding or thrombosis by acute events such as infection, renal failure, and invasive procedures.

A 59-year-old man presented with progressive abdominal distention that limited daily activities and oral intake. The ascitic fluid was markedly viscous and jelly-like.

Physicians carry considerable power in the patient-physician relationship. Opening our minds to the viewpoints of others diffuses some of that power and grounds us in the communities we serve.

No class of drug has more mythical attributes, interfaces with different medical specialties, or clinical street lore than corticosteroids.

Cirrhosis affects all 3 phases of coagulation, leading to a delicate new equilibrium, easily disturbed and tipped toward either bleeding or thrombosis by acute events such as infection, renal failure, and invasive procedures.

The authors present commonly encountered clinical scenarios that pose challenges in decision-making in primary and secondary prevention.

The authors present commonly encountered clinical scenarios that pose challenges in decision-making in primary and secondary prevention.

A 37-year-old military veteran presented with extensive velvety hyperpigmented plaques over nearly 15% of the total body surface.

A 59-year-old man presented with progressive abdominal distention that limited daily activities and oral intake. The ascitic fluid was markedly viscous and jelly-like.

The authors present commonly encountered clinical scenarios that pose challenges in decision-making in primary and secondary prevention.