Publications by authors named "Varsha Wilson"
Article Synopsis
- Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a major health issue, often assessed using the Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) and MELD scores; however, these scores may not always be reliable in acute situations like systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
- A study conducted on 100 cirrhotic patients with SIRS found that an absolute eosinophil count (AEC) of 198.5 cells/uL could effectively predict in-hospital mortality, with a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 38.1%.
- The study observed a 16% mortality rate among patients, and the analysis highlighted age as a significant predictor of mortality, thus emphasizing the need for
