MELD

MELD and the Waiting List for Liver Transplant

MELD and the Waiting List for Liver Transplant Livers are donated in the spirit of altruism and are a limited national resource; thus, it is only right that donor livers be allocated in a fair manner. California Pacific Medical Center’s Liver Transplant Program adheres to national policies developed by the United Network for Organ Sharing…

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Prognosis in Patients With Acute-on-Chronic Cirrhosis Using MELD

Prognosis in Patients With Cirrhosis using MELD Clinical Biochemical Parameters and MELD Score The MELD score was calculated according to the original formula. The MELD scores of all the patients were over 20. The patients were divided into three groups according to the MELD scores: 20-29, 30-39, and ≥40. The clinical and biochemical characteristics and…

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MELD Calculator

MELD Calculator (Updated to include Serum Sodium) MELD score (Model for End stage Liver Disease) is a score used to calculate the 90 day survival chances for people suffering with ESLD.The MELD score is used as part of the criteria for a Liver Transplant. You will find the calculator here: Meld Calculator   The score…

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