PMC9960027_01
Graph of laboratory trends during second admission: liver function tests by time since admission. ALT: alanine aminotransaminase; AST: aspartate aminotransaminase; Alk Phos: alkaline phosphatase
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FIG1
Given this information and the concern for rising liver function tests (LFTs) (Table 1, Figure 1, Figure 2), the patient was started on intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
Graph of laboratory trends during second admission: liver function tests by time since admission. T. Bili: total bilirubin; INR: international normalized ratio
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FIG2
Given this information and the concern for rising liver function tests (LFTs) (Table 1, Figure 1, Figure 2), the patient was started on intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine (NAC).