Rapid Recall
Quick reference mnemonics, key markers, abbreviations, and clinical pearls for rapid exam preparation and bedside recall.
Rapid Recall — Key Markers
HBsAg= Active InfectionAnti-HBs= ImmunityAnti-HBc IgM= Acute InfectionAST : ALT > 2= Alcoholic HepatitisANA + ASMA + ↑ IgG= Autoimmune↑ AFP + Imaging= HCCDental & Procedural Alert
🩸Check INR, PT & Platelets → Bleeding risk
💊Avoid high-dose Acetaminophen & Hepatotoxic drugs
🦠Follow strict precautions for HBV / HCV
👨⚕️Consult physician in advanced liver disease
General Treatment Principles
- 1Treat the cause
- 2Support liver function
- 3Nutrition (High protein if no encephalopathy)
- 4Vaccinate for HAV & HBV
- 5Regular follow-up & Monitoring
Hepatitis B Markers — Quick Reference
| Marker | Meaning | Clinical Significance |
|---|---|---|
HBsAg | Hepatitis B surface antigen | Active infection (acute or chronic) |
Anti-HBs | Antibody to HBsAg | Immunity (vaccine or recovery) |
Anti-HBc IgM | IgM antibody to core antigen | Acute infection (window period marker) |
HBeAg | Hepatitis B e antigen | High infectivity / Active viral replication |
Anti-HBe | Antibody to HBeAg | Low infectivity / Seroconversion |
Important Abbreviations
HBsAg= Hepatitis B surface antigenAnti-HBs= Antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigenAnti-HBc IgM= Antibody to Hepatitis B core (IgM)HBeAg= Hepatitis B e antigenAnti-HBe= Antibody to Hepatitis B e antigenAST= Aspartate AminotransferaseALT= Alanine AminotransferaseGGT= Gamma Glutamyl TransferaseIgG= Immunoglobulin GANA= Antinuclear AntibodyASMA= Anti Smooth Muscle AntibodyINR= International Normalized RatioPT= Prothrombin TimeHCC= Hepatocellular CarcinomaDM= Diabetes MellitusAFP= Alpha-FetoproteinNAFLD= Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseNASH= Non-Alcoholic SteatohepatitisALP= Alkaline Phosphatase