Enzim Hepar dan Tes Faal Hepar 3 (Materi Kuliah Analis Kesehatan Kimia Klinik)

ATLM Indonesia
22 Dec 202014:01

Summary

TLDRIn this informative video, Ahmad Lebi explores the crucial role of liver enzymes in clinical chemistry. He details liver functions, including metabolism, protein synthesis, and detoxification, while explaining key enzyme tests such as ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphatase. The video also covers conditions affecting liver health, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, highlighting how enzyme levels can indicate various diseases. Through clear explanations and relevant clinical insights, viewers gain a comprehensive understanding of liver function tests and their importance in medical diagnostics.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The liver is central to the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
  • 😀 The liver synthesizes essential proteins and stores iron, glycogen, lipids, and fat-soluble vitamins.
  • 😀 Key liver enzymes include ALT (GPT) and AST, which increase during liver injury or heart attacks.
  • 😀 ALP (alkaline phosphatase) is crucial for diagnosing bile duct obstruction and can increase significantly in certain conditions.
  • 😀 GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) levels indicate liver disease and are used to screen for alcohol abuse.
  • 😀 Bilirubin levels can indicate different types of jaundice: pre-hepatic, hepatic, and post-hepatic.
  • 😀 Chronic hepatitis can result from viral infections, autoimmune conditions, or exposure to certain drugs.
  • 😀 Liver cirrhosis shows decreased albumin and increased bile acids, impacting liver function.
  • 😀 Hepatoma (liver cancer) is often linked to hepatitis B and C infections, as well as aflatoxin exposure.
  • 😀 Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a significant tumor marker for diagnosing hepatoma.

Q & A

  • What are the primary functions of the liver?

    -The liver's primary functions include carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, protein synthesis, storage of iron, glycogen, fats, and fat-soluble vitamins, detoxification of toxins, and excretion of metabolic waste such as bilirubin, ammonia, and urea.

  • What is the significance of ALT and AST enzymes in liver function?

    -ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) are enzymes found predominantly in the liver, with ALT levels being particularly high in hepatic tissues. Their elevation is commonly associated with liver conditions, including viral hepatitis and myocardial infarction.

  • What does an increase in alkaline phosphatase indicate?

    -An increase in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) can indicate obstruction of the bile ducts, with levels rising significantly in cases of extrahepatic obstruction. It is often used to assess liver and bone diseases.

  • What role does gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) play in liver health?

    -GGT is a liver enzyme that increases with liver disease and is also used as a screening test for alcohol abuse. Its levels may rise before other liver enzymes, indicating early liver damage.

  • How does bilirubin level vary in different types of jaundice?

    -In prehepatic jaundice, indirect bilirubin is elevated due to hemolysis. In hepatic jaundice, both indirect and direct bilirubin levels increase due to liver dysfunction. In posthepatic jaundice, direct bilirubin rises due to bile duct obstruction.

  • What causes chronic hepatitis, and what are its common forms?

    -Chronic hepatitis can be caused by viral infections (like Hepatitis B and C), autoimmune conditions, medication effects, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and other liver diseases such as alcoholic liver disease and hemochromatosis.

  • What is the significance of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in liver cancer?

    -Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a tumor marker used in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). Elevated levels above 200 ng/mL can indicate the presence of liver tumors.

  • What changes occur in liver function tests during cirrhosis?

    -In cirrhosis, liver function tests typically show elevated transaminases during active disease, decreased albumin and prealbumin levels, and increased bile acids, indicating reduced liver synthesis and function.

  • What factors can contribute to the development of liver cancer?

    -Liver cancer can develop due to factors such as chronic viral hepatitis (especially Hepatitis B and C), exposure to aflatoxins, and underlying liver conditions like cirrhosis.

  • How are liver enzymes used in clinical practice?

    -Liver enzymes such as ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT are routinely measured to assess liver function, diagnose liver diseases, monitor the progression of liver conditions, and evaluate the effects of medications on liver health.

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