GHAPPcast17 Helmi 2025

FAQ: What should patients know about living with cirrhosis?

In this video, Janet Gripshover, CRNP, Nurse Manager at Cedars-Sinai Liver Transplant Program, discusses essential steps for managing cirrhosis to improve quality of life and longevity. The most critical action for anyone living with liver disease is to completely eliminate alcohol consumption, as alcohol accelerates liver damage, increases fibrosis, and raises the risk of decompensated cirrhosis, which can severely impact daily functioning and overall health.

A low-sodium, high-protein diet is also vital for cirrhosis management. Reducing sodium intake helps prevent fluid retention, which can cause discomfort, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Adequate protein intake—about 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight—is crucial to prevent muscle loss often associated with cirrhosis. Since the body struggles to absorb protein efficiently, maintaining proper nutrition and engaging in strength training can help preserve lean muscle mass and overall strength.

Regular exercise and staying active play a crucial role in supporting liver function and overall health. Additionally, individuals with cirrhosis should ensure they are up to date on preventive health screenings, including mammograms, prostate exams, and colonoscopies, especially if a liver transplant is a future consideration.

Watch this video to learn more about cirrhosis management and practical steps to enhance your health. For additional resources, visit the GHAPP website or download the GHAPP ACE app on iOS and Android.

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GHAPPcast: Recognizing and Managing Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy

Thank you to Salix for their support on this podcast episode. In this GHAPP podcast, host Christina Hanson, FNP, welcomes Janet Gripshover, DNP, FNP-BC, MBA, for a practical discussion on recognizing ...

18 Elo 48min

FAQ: Counseling Patients on Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy

Thank you to Salix for their support on this FAQ video module.In this FAQ video module, Natalie Oliver, PA-C, discusses how healthcare professionals can counsel patients and caregivers about overt hep...

11 Elo 4min

FAQ: Identifying & Diagnosing Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy

Thank you to Salix for their support on this FAQ video module. In this FAQ video module, Samantha Ramirez, NP-C, discusses how healthcare professionals can identify and diagnose overt hepatic encephal...

4 Elo 2min

Subgroup Analysis: Differences in Maintenance Dosing For UC and CD

Thank you to Johnson & Johnson for their support on this podcast episode. In this GHAPP podcast, Amy Stewart, NP, of Capital Digestive Care, introduces a practical inflammatory bowel disease discussio...

23 Heinä 7min

Medication Review: Efficacy & Safety of Risankizumab in Patients with Moderate to Severely Active UC

Thank you to AbbVie for their support of this Medication Review Video Module.In this medication review, Melissa Ferrari, PA, and Jennifer Hamilton, MSPAS, PA-C, provide a comprehensive overview of the...

30 Kesä 17min

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Med Review: SEQUENCE Trial: Risankizumab vs Ustekinumab in Anti-TNF-Refractory Crohn’s Disease

Thank you to AbbVie for their support on this Medication Review Video Module. In this medication review, Sharon Dudley-Brown, CRNP, PhD from Johns Hopkins University and Angelina Collins, MSN, ANP-BC,...

9 Kesä 12min

FAQ: QUASAR Long Term Extension Interim Analysis

Thank you to Johnson & Johnson for their support on this FAQ Video Module. In this educational video, Jamie Brogan, APRN, from Northwestern Medicine, reviews the latest QUASAR long-term extension data...

2 Kesä 4min

Medication Review: Guselkumab IV vs SC Formulation

Thank you to Johnson & Johnson for their support on this Medication Review Video Module. In this quick educational video, Angelina Collins, NP, from the University of California San Diego Inflammatory...

28 Touko 3min