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Liver Cirrhosis

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Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The liver carries out several necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful substances in your body, cleaning your blood and making vital nutrients.Apr 6, 2016

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This video explains liver cirrhosis, a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. It covers the liver's necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful substances in the body, cleaning the blood, and making vital nutrients.

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  • Defines cirrhosis as a late stage of liver scarring (fibrosis)
  • Covers hepatitis and chronic alcoholism among its causes
  • Covers liver functions including detoxification, cleaning the blood, and making nutrients

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This video presents “Liver Cirrhosis” — Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The liver carries out several necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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