A 56-year-old female with a history of chronic alcohol use presents with jaundice, ascites, and a suspected bleeding risk due to liver failure. A TEG test is conducted, and the results show: R = 7 minutes (normal) K = 3 minutes (slightly prolonged) α-Angle = 45° (mildly reduced) MA = 40 mm (reduced) LY30 = 15% (increased) Questions: How would you interpret these TEG results in the context of liver disease? What treatment options would you consider to manage this patient’s coagulopathy? Why is LY30 elevated in this case?
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