Speaker(s): 

John Appiah, MD- Internal Medicine Resident PGY-3, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Connor Dougherty, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

  • Identify the cardinal features of decompensated cirrhosis and recognize the clinical significance of key decompensation events.​
  • Describe the pathophysiology of portal hypertension and its role in driving key decompensation events.​
  • Plan an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of acute complications of cirrhosis. ​
  • Recognize common inpatient pitfalls in cirrhosis care and implement strategies to prevent iatrogenic harm.​
  • Identify inpatient triggers and clinical thresholds that warrant transfer to a transplant center

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Connor Dougherty, DO, Karlyn Paglia, MD, Juan R. Escobar, MD, Melad Kamel, MD, Shashank Kotakonda, MD, Jayalakshmi Nair, MD, Jignesh Patel, MD, Jameson Woodard, MD, Hasan Zerti, MD, Robert Yanoshak, DO, and Habib Hamoud, MD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None.

Session date: 
05/29/2026 - 7:30am to 8:30am EDT
Location: 
Kistler Learning Center
Wilkes Barre, PA
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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