Elevated liver function tests in COVID-19
Ricketta Clark, Bradford Waters, Ansley Grimes Stanfill
Abstract
COVID-19 causes severe respiratory and multiorgan failure, including liver damage and elevated transaminase levels. This article addresses the potential causes of liver function abnormalities in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and management approaches for NPs focusing on preventing and alleviating liver injury.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Liver function testsLiver dysfunctionLiver injuryLiver damageLiver functionMedicineTransaminaseSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Multiorgan failure2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAlanine transaminaseGastroenterologyInternal medicinePathologyBiologyEnzymeBiochemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentLong-Term Effects of COVID-19