SPECIALTY
Gastroenterology
CHIEF COMPLAINT
Thrombocytopenia
COMMENTS TO SPECIALIST
The patient is a 46-year-old male with a history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is treatment-naïve, and congestive heart failure (CHF) – referred for management of liver disease, HCV, heart failure, worsening liver function tests (LFTs), and thrombocytopenia. Aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio index (APRI) 4.3 pts.
MAIN QUESTION
Please review the attached documents and provide recommendations for further treatment and diagnostics.
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