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  • Hepatology
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  • Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a severe complication of end-stage cirrhosis.
  • It involves complex circulatory changes, including increased splanchnic blood flow and renal vasoconstriction, leading to decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
  • Systemic inflammation's role in HRS pathogenesis is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the mechanisms linking systemic inflammation to kidney circulatory changes in HRS.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and current management strategies.
  • To discuss the role of emerging biomarkers in differentiating HRS from acute tubular necrosis (ATN).

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on hepatorenal syndrome pathophysiology and management.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment outcomes.
  • Discussion of the potential of novel biomarkers.

Main Results:

  • Terlipressin and albumin are first-line treatments, with terlipressin showing efficacy in reversing HRS and improving short-term survival.
  • Liver transplantation is the only curative option, though long-term GFR may be reduced post-transplant.
  • Differentiating HRS from ATN is crucial, as treatments differ; they may represent a continuum.

Conclusions:

  • Early diagnosis and timely intervention are critical for managing hepatorenal syndrome.
  • While treatments like terlipressin offer benefits, liver transplantation remains definitive.
  • Biomarkers are needed to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and guide decisions on combined liver-kidney transplantation.