A 53-year-old with suspected NAFLD (elevated ALT, steatosis on ultrasound, no viral hepatitis, BMI 34). First-line intervention to improve steatohepat...

Question

A 53-year-old with suspected NAFLD (elevated ALT, steatosis on ultrasound, no viral hepatitis, BMI 34). First-line intervention to improve steatohepatitis and fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss 7-10% via diet/exercise

Answer

Vitamin E for all

Answer

Pioglitazone for all

Answer

Statin avoidance

Answer

Bariatric surgery for all

us-abim MCQ (SBA): NAFLD/MASLD

A 53-year-old with suspected NAFLD (elevated ALT, steatosis on ultrasound, no viral hepatitis, BMI 34). First-line intervention to improve steatohepatitis and fibrosis?